and Tactics at the University of Nebraska in September 1891, a post he held for four
years.
Pershing reported for active duty on September 30 1886, and was assigned to Troop L
of the 6th U.S. Cavalry stationed at Fort Bayard, in the New Mexico Territory. During
his varied military career Pershing performed frontier duty against the Sioux and
Apache from 1886-90, where he won the Silver Star Medal; fought in the Cuban War in
1898; in the Philippines in 1903, cleaning up the Moro insurrectionists; and with the
Japanese army during the Russo-Japanese war of 1904-5, as an observer. He was
promoted to Brigadier General in 1906. This was followed by the Mexican Punitive
years.
Pershing reported for active duty on September 30 1886, and was assigned to Troop L
of the 6th U.S. Cavalry stationed at Fort Bayard, in the New Mexico Territory. During
his varied military career Pershing performed frontier duty against the Sioux and
Apache from 1886-90, where he won the Silver Star Medal; fought in the Cuban War in
1898; in the Philippines in 1903, cleaning up the Moro insurrectionists; and with the
Japanese army during the Russo-Japanese war of 1904-5, as an observer. He was
promoted to Brigadier General in 1906. This was followed by the Mexican Punitive
John Joseph Pershing was born on 13 September 1860 in Laclede, Missouri. His
father, John F. Pershing, was a businessman of German-American ancestry who
owned a general store. When the Civil War began, John F. Pershing worked as a sutler
for the 18th Missouri Volunteer Infantry, but he did not serve in the military.
After a period spent as a schoolteacher at Prairie Mound, nine miles from Laclede,
Pershing (known as 'Black Jack Pershing') entered a competitive examination for an
appointment to West Point in spring 1882; his primary aim being to secure further
education. Pershing won the exam and went to West Point. Pershing later admitted that
serving in military was secondary to attending West Point, and he had applied because
the education offered was better than in rural Missouri.
father, John F. Pershing, was a businessman of German-American ancestry who
owned a general store. When the Civil War began, John F. Pershing worked as a sutler
for the 18th Missouri Volunteer Infantry, but he did not serve in the military.
After a period spent as a schoolteacher at Prairie Mound, nine miles from Laclede,
Pershing (known as 'Black Jack Pershing') entered a competitive examination for an
appointment to West Point in spring 1882; his primary aim being to secure further
education. Pershing won the exam and went to West Point. Pershing later admitted that
serving in military was secondary to attending West Point, and he had applied because
the education offered was better than in rural Missouri.
NEW YORK. May 20, 1924. — Babe
Ruth, star slugger of the Yankees, is a
soldier now — a buck private. He joined
the National Guard of New York today,
enlisting with the 104th field artillery for
three years. He was sworn in as he stood
atop a gun carriage in Times Square.
Police reserves had to be called to handle
the crowds. The Babe's enlistment was in
response to a National Guard membership
drive.
WASHINGTON, May 28, 1924
(Associated Press.) — Private Babe Ruth,
recently acquired rookie of the New York
National Guard, came to Washington
today to report to his commander-in-
chief, General Pershing. Anxious to
appear in uniform, the Babe hustled
around New York to find one big enough
to fit him. He had no luck, so when the
Yankees came to Washington he went to
see the quartermaster-general about it. At
9 a.m. he was waiting to be outfitted from
Ruth, star slugger of the Yankees, is a
soldier now — a buck private. He joined
the National Guard of New York today,
enlisting with the 104th field artillery for
three years. He was sworn in as he stood
atop a gun carriage in Times Square.
Police reserves had to be called to handle
the crowds. The Babe's enlistment was in
response to a National Guard membership
drive.
WASHINGTON, May 28, 1924
(Associated Press.) — Private Babe Ruth,
recently acquired rookie of the New York
National Guard, came to Washington
today to report to his commander-in-
chief, General Pershing. Anxious to
appear in uniform, the Babe hustled
around New York to find one big enough
to fit him. He had no luck, so when the
Yankees came to Washington he went to
see the quartermaster-general about it. At
9 a.m. he was waiting to be outfitted from
| How Mike and Norm Solved the Puzzle |
Twenty-nine year old Babe Ruth salutes
the camera in his New York National
Guard uniform on 28 May 1924. Ruth
signed up for a three-year hitch with
the 104th Field Artillery of the National
Guard in 1924, though he continued to
play baseball full-time.
Photo from the National Photo Company
Collection of the U.S. Library of Congress,
Prints and Photographs Division.
www.who2.com/photos/Babe-Ruth/Babe-Ruth_0022.html
the camera in his New York National
Guard uniform on 28 May 1924. Ruth
signed up for a three-year hitch with
the 104th Field Artillery of the National
Guard in 1924, though he continued to
play baseball full-time.
Photo from the National Photo Company
Collection of the U.S. Library of Congress,
Prints and Photographs Division.
www.who2.com/photos/Babe-Ruth/Babe-Ruth_0022.html
| General Pershing Meets Babe Ruth |
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| Answers: 1. Babe Ruth 2. General John Pershing 3. May 28, 1924 at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, Washington DC |
| I readily readily recognized the man on the left as US General Pershing. So I googled athlete and general=pershing. One of the results said babe. So then I googled images and came up with contest answer on shorpy.com: Babe Ruth, the famous baseball player, in a national guard uniform, meeting with US General Pershing of World War One fame in Washington, D.C. on May 28, 1924. Mike Dalton ***** In solving this week’s photo quiz, it helped to know that the athlete was Babe Ruth (and I am not dating myself!). Actually, I thought the photo likely came from the 1920’s and one of the most famous athletes from this era was Babe Ruth. I also thought that the person shown looked like Babe (albeit somewhat younger than other photos I had seen of him). I searched for “Babe Ruth First World War” on Google and did have one hit which had the picture of this week’s quiz (http://www.baseballinwartime. com/babe_ruth.htm) and confirmed that Babe Ruth was one of the two people shown (no other information). I continued searching and found a reference to a photo being sold on e-bay which was a close-up shot of Babe Ruth in uniform with enough detail shown in the structure behind him to let me know that this photo had been taken on the same day as the one with the two people. One piece of information shown on the e-bay site was that the date of the photo was 1924. I then added 1924 to my search criteria, found a link to Shorpy (http://www.shorpy. com/node/1912) and found the photo again along with information about the picture – photo quiz solved. Norm Smith |
| Take a close look at Babe's right wrist. It looks like he is wearing a white shirt with french cuffs. He was probably wearing a custom tailored suit when he walked into the quartermaster supply room to be issued his Army uniform. He was issued a standard wool army enlisted uniform - straight out of the supply bin, obviously unpressed. It is safe to assume that the Bambino's tailor pressed out the army-issue wrinkles within the next several days. George E. Wright |
Considering the normal image of Babe Ruth as a hard-drinking, skirt-chasing home run
machine -- and considering he played major league baseball from ages 19 to 40 -- this
photo of him in an Army uniform looks like a gag.
It ain't. Turns out that Ruth joined the New York National Guard (104th Field Artillery,
if you must know) in 1924 as part of a public membership drive. A New York Times
story from the time reported that he signed up in front of a "big crowd" in Times
Square.
It wasn't wholly a publicity stunt -- Ruth was in for a three-year hitch -- but it didn't
stop him from playing baseball, either. He hit 46, 25, and 47 home runs over those three
seasons.
Of course, the year Ruth got out of the Guard, 1927, was the year he hit a record 60
home runs. He finally relaxed.
Ruth almost did get dragged into the Army years earlier. Congress passed a Selective
Service Act in 1917, during World War I, requiring able-bodied men to register. But
Ruth was deferred as a married man, according to Kal Wagenheim's 2001 biography
Babe Ruth.
machine -- and considering he played major league baseball from ages 19 to 40 -- this
photo of him in an Army uniform looks like a gag.
It ain't. Turns out that Ruth joined the New York National Guard (104th Field Artillery,
if you must know) in 1924 as part of a public membership drive. A New York Times
story from the time reported that he signed up in front of a "big crowd" in Times
Square.
It wasn't wholly a publicity stunt -- Ruth was in for a three-year hitch -- but it didn't
stop him from playing baseball, either. He hit 46, 25, and 47 home runs over those three
seasons.
Of course, the year Ruth got out of the Guard, 1927, was the year he hit a record 60
home runs. He finally relaxed.
Ruth almost did get dragged into the Army years earlier. Congress passed a Selective
Service Act in 1917, during World War I, requiring able-bodied men to register. But
Ruth was deferred as a married man, according to Kal Wagenheim's 2001 biography
Babe Ruth.
| Observations about Babe's Shirt from George E. Wright |
| Quizmaster Don Draper Comments on the Babe's Ring |
| I showed the photo to my wife, Pat, and she also knew, right away, who the sports figure was. One thing she did notice was the ring on his left baby finger. I became curious and wondered if this was a general habit of the Babe’s. Several searches turned up no definite information about that ring. It has been a tradition that the winners of the World Series receive rings as a reward. Before 1920, the usual token of winning was a lapel pin, often with a mounted diamond. Up to that time Babe Ruth played for the Boston Red Sox and with that team won three World Series, the last being 1918 (the last for a long, long time - thus the “Curse of the Bambino” was referred to in newspapers after each failed season). The team received no memento for 1918. Babe was traded to New York in 1920 and in the year before this photo was taken, 1923, the Yankees won the World Series. My guess is that the ring on Babe’s finger was the World Series ring from 1923. The story of why the 1918 Red Sox received no extra World Series reward is described in the book “The Joy of Sox” by Allan Wood. A passage can be found at: http://joyofsox.blogspot.com/2005/04/1918-red-sox-never-got- their-rings.html Why is he wearing the ring on his little finger? It was fun to read that Babe could not find an army uniform in New York big enough to fit him. The quartermaster in Washington had to search high and low for an appropriate outfit. Perhaps the largest ring available would not fit on his other fingers! This quiz was great fun. It made me search out our family photo album for 1992 when we travelled to Baltimore. One place we visited was the Babe Ruth birth place/museum which also highlights the history of the Baltimore Orioles. In addition to Babe Ruth, much display space was devoted to Cal Ripken, Jr. This was the first year that Camden Yards was built and it was next to impossible to get tickets. Ther were 4 of us and we were so fortunate to find a man who was selling his season tickets at face value. They were about 15 rows back opposite third base. During the game, it was announced that Cal Ripken had signed a new contract - the highest any ball player had ever been offered. I have to believe that Babe Ruth would loved to haved played in a ball park as beautiful as Camden Yards, in his home town, and making a fraction of what Cal Ripken earned. Don Draper |
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Although not an especially outstanding student, he was
noted early on by officers for his leadership qualities.
Pershing briefly considered petitioning the Army to let
him study law and delay his commission. He applied
for a furlough from West Point, but soon withdrew the
request in favor of active Army duty. He was
commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the United States
Army in 1886, at age twenty-six, graduating 30th in a
class of 77. He was elected president of the class of
1886, and each year held the highest rank in the Cadet
Battalion. Pershing commanded the Corps of Cadets
when it crossed the Hudson from West Point to
Garrison to stand and present arms while the funeral
train of Ulysses S. Grant passed by.
Pershing took up duty as Professor of Military Science
noted early on by officers for his leadership qualities.
Pershing briefly considered petitioning the Army to let
him study law and delay his commission. He applied
for a furlough from West Point, but soon withdrew the
request in favor of active Army duty. He was
commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the United States
Army in 1886, at age twenty-six, graduating 30th in a
class of 77. He was elected president of the class of
1886, and each year held the highest rank in the Cadet
Battalion. Pershing commanded the Corps of Cadets
when it crossed the Hudson from West Point to
Garrison to stand and present arms while the funeral
train of Ulysses S. Grant passed by.
Pershing took up duty as Professor of Military Science
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the stock extra large uniform sizes in preparation for his formal appearance at General
Pershing's office. http://www.shorpy.com/node/1912
Pershing's office. http://www.shorpy.com/node/1912
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General of the Armies John Joseph "Black Jack"
Pershing, Honorary GCB (September 13, 1860 –
July 15, 1948), was a general officer in the
United States Army. Pershing is the only person
to be promoted in his own lifetime to the highest
rank ever held in the United States Army—
General of the Armies (bestowed retroactively by
Congressional edict in 1976 on George
Washington). Pershing also holds the first United
States officer service number (O-1). Pershing led
the American Expeditionary Force in World War I
and was regarded as a mentor by the generation
of American generals who led the United States
Army in Europe during World War II, including
George C. Marshall, Dwight D. Eisenhower,
Omar N. Bradley, and George S. Patton.
Pershing, Honorary GCB (September 13, 1860 –
July 15, 1948), was a general officer in the
United States Army. Pershing is the only person
to be promoted in his own lifetime to the highest
rank ever held in the United States Army—
General of the Armies (bestowed retroactively by
Congressional edict in 1976 on George
Washington). Pershing also holds the first United
States officer service number (O-1). Pershing led
the American Expeditionary Force in World War I
and was regarded as a mentor by the generation
of American generals who led the United States
Army in Europe during World War II, including
George C. Marshall, Dwight D. Eisenhower,
Omar N. Bradley, and George S. Patton.
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| John Pershing West Point Cadet 1886 |
Arlington National Cemetery, was attended by literally
thousands of American citizens as well as by the leaders of
government and the military. He was buried, as was his
wish, under a simple white gravestone in Section 34 of
Arlington National Cemetery, near the gravesites of his
"Doughboys" from World War I.
His grandsons, Army Second Lieutenant Richard Warren
Pershing, who was killed-in-action in Vietnam in 1968, and
Colonel John Warren Pershing III, are buried beside him.
thousands of American citizens as well as by the leaders of
government and the military. He was buried, as was his
wish, under a simple white gravestone in Section 34 of
Arlington National Cemetery, near the gravesites of his
"Doughboys" from World War I.
His grandsons, Army Second Lieutenant Richard Warren
Pershing, who was killed-in-action in Vietnam in 1968, and
Colonel John Warren Pershing III, are buried beside him.
| October 10, 1923, Polo Grounds, exhibition playing with Giants. www.baseball-fever.com/showthread.php?t=80285 |
Pershing personally led the successful Meuse-Argonne offensive of 1918.
In 1921 Pershing became U.S. Army Chief of Staff. He retired from active duty in
1924 at the age of 64, having been awarded the title ‘General of the Armies’ by
Congress, a post previously held only by George Washington (and only then
retrospectively awarded in 1976).
His autobiography, My Experience of War, was published in 1931, winning the Pulitzer
Prize for history in 1932.
John Joseph Pershing died on 15 July 1948 in Walter Reed Hospital, Washington, D.C.
His funeral service, one of only a handfull ever held at the Memorial Amphitheater in
In 1921 Pershing became U.S. Army Chief of Staff. He retired from active duty in
1924 at the age of 64, having been awarded the title ‘General of the Armies’ by
Congress, a post previously held only by George Washington (and only then
retrospectively awarded in 1976).
His autobiography, My Experience of War, was published in 1931, winning the Pulitzer
Prize for history in 1932.
John Joseph Pershing died on 15 July 1948 in Walter Reed Hospital, Washington, D.C.
His funeral service, one of only a handfull ever held at the Memorial Amphitheater in
George Herman Ruth, Jr. (February 6, 1895 -
August 16, 1948), also popularly known as "Babe",
"The Bambino", and "The Sultan of Swat", was an
American Major League baseball player from 1914–
1935. When he was seven years old, his father sent
him to St. Mary's Industrial School for Boys, a
reformatory and orphanage, and signed custody
over to the Catholic missionaries who ran the
school. Brother Matthias Boutlier, the Head of
Discipline at St. Mary's, first introduced Ruth to the
game of baseball. He became a father figure in
Ruth's life, teaching him how to read and write, and
worked with Ruth on hitting, fielding and as his
skills progressed, pitching.
In 1913, St. Mary's Industrial School was playing a
game against Mount St. Mary's Univerity (then
August 16, 1948), also popularly known as "Babe",
"The Bambino", and "The Sultan of Swat", was an
American Major League baseball player from 1914–
1935. When he was seven years old, his father sent
him to St. Mary's Industrial School for Boys, a
reformatory and orphanage, and signed custody
over to the Catholic missionaries who ran the
school. Brother Matthias Boutlier, the Head of
Discipline at St. Mary's, first introduced Ruth to the
game of baseball. He became a father figure in
Ruth's life, teaching him how to read and write, and
worked with Ruth on hitting, fielding and as his
skills progressed, pitching.
In 1913, St. Mary's Industrial School was playing a
game against Mount St. Mary's Univerity (then
| Quiz #220 Results |
| General John J. Pershing |
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In January 1914, Pershing was assigned
to command the Army 8th Brigade in
Fort Bliss, Texas, responsible for
security along the U.S.-Mexico border.
In March 1916, under the command of
General Frederick Funston, Pershing led
the 8th Brigade (1000 men) on the failed
1916–17 Punitive Expedition into Mexico
in search of the revolutionary leader
Pancho Villa. He had met him in 1913
when he invited him to Fort Bliss. During
this time, George S. Patton served as one
of Pershing's aides.
After a year at Fort Bliss, Pershing decided to bring his family there. The arrangements
were almost complete, when on the morning of August 27, 1915, he received a
telegram telling him of a tragic fire in the Presidio of San Francisco, where a lacquered
floor blaze had rapidly spread, resulting in the smoke inhalation deaths of his wife,
Helen, and three young daughters. Only his six-year-old son Warren was saved. Many
who knew Pershing said he never recovered from their deaths. After the funerals at
Lakeview Cemetery in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Pershing returned to Fort Bliss with his
son, Warren, and his sister Mae, and resumed his duties of commanding officer.
Following the U.S. declaration of war against Germany in 1917, Pershing – now a
General - was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the American Expeditionary Force
(AEF). At the time of his appointment there was no expeditionary force available as
such; the regular army comprised 25,000 men at most, and no effective reserves.
Pershing need to recruit an organized army and get it into the field; 500,000 men.
Eventually the National Army grew - over the period of a year and a half - to nearly 3
million men.
were almost complete, when on the morning of August 27, 1915, he received a
telegram telling him of a tragic fire in the Presidio of San Francisco, where a lacquered
floor blaze had rapidly spread, resulting in the smoke inhalation deaths of his wife,
Helen, and three young daughters. Only his six-year-old son Warren was saved. Many
who knew Pershing said he never recovered from their deaths. After the funerals at
Lakeview Cemetery in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Pershing returned to Fort Bliss with his
son, Warren, and his sister Mae, and resumed his duties of commanding officer.
Following the U.S. declaration of war against Germany in 1917, Pershing – now a
General - was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the American Expeditionary Force
(AEF). At the time of his appointment there was no expeditionary force available as
such; the regular army comprised 25,000 men at most, and no effective reserves.
Pershing need to recruit an organized army and get it into the field; 500,000 men.
Eventually the National Army grew - over the period of a year and a half - to nearly 3
million men.
| Comments from Our Readers |
college) in Emmitsburg, MD. That day, the game was attended by Joe Engel, a former
Mount St. Mary's student who was now a pitcher for the Washington Senators.
Impressed with Ruth's pitching abilities Engel, along with a teacher at St. Mary's,
Brother Gilbert, brought Ruth to the attention of Jack Dunn, owner and manager of the
then minor-league Baltimore Orioles. After watching Ruth pitch in a workout for half an
hour, Dunn signed Ruth to a contract. He signed a contract for $250 a month on
February 14, 1914. Since Ruth was only 19 years old, Dunn had to become Ruth's legal
guardian as well; at that time, the age of majority was 25. When the other players on
the Orioles caught sight of Ruth, they nicknamed him "Jack's newest babe." The
reference stayed with Ruth the rest of his life, and he was most commonly referred to
as Babe Ruth from then on.
Ruth originally broke into the Major Leagues with the Boston Red Sox as a starting
pitcher, but after he was sold to the New York Yankees in 1919, he was converted to
Mount St. Mary's student who was now a pitcher for the Washington Senators.
Impressed with Ruth's pitching abilities Engel, along with a teacher at St. Mary's,
Brother Gilbert, brought Ruth to the attention of Jack Dunn, owner and manager of the
then minor-league Baltimore Orioles. After watching Ruth pitch in a workout for half an
hour, Dunn signed Ruth to a contract. He signed a contract for $250 a month on
February 14, 1914. Since Ruth was only 19 years old, Dunn had to become Ruth's legal
guardian as well; at that time, the age of majority was 25. When the other players on
the Orioles caught sight of Ruth, they nicknamed him "Jack's newest babe." The
reference stayed with Ruth the rest of his life, and he was most commonly referred to
as Babe Ruth from then on.
Ruth originally broke into the Major Leagues with the Boston Red Sox as a starting
pitcher, but after he was sold to the New York Yankees in 1919, he was converted to
| George Herman Ruth Jr. "The Babe" |
Of all people in the United States and Canada, the man on the right is one of the most
recognizable from the first half of the twentieth century. My guess is that he was one
of the most photographed. His skill as a ball player and antics off the field made him like
a magnet for cameras. He is - #1. George Herman Ruth, better known as Babe Ruth,
or the Bambino. Don Draper
*****
I recognized both men... just a 30 sec google search to get the answer... Dave Town
*****
I loved this one! I am a baseball fan and recognised the Babe right away, but it took
some time to figure out who he was with! Shellee Morehead
*****
Recognized "The Babe", so was fairly easy. I even thought the other was Pershing.
Evan Hindman
*****
Colleen, this took extra cranium cells to get but finally. . . Jocelyn Thayer
*****
Easy One ! Robert W. Steinmann Jr.
*****
Given that this was during the "Roaring 20's", I'm very curious about the public
sentiments at the time. What percent of the population was pro-military, anti-military,
and "who cares"-military? Does anyone know? (Or better yet, remember?) Thanks.
Charles Coats
*****
Babe Ruth is very recognizable, even in disguise. Interesting that I saw this photo
during a July visit to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Carolyn Cornelius
*****
This was a freebe for me - I am so old I recognized both of them, then just had to
Google both their names to come up with the photo date. Maureen O'Connor
*****
I'm a huge Yankee fan, so this one was easy for me! :) Laurel Fletchner
*****
I recognized the Babe right off the bat. LOL. BTW, I'll be going to Cooperstown next
week. We are spending the next 2 months up here in the Catskills away from the New
Orleans heat of Aug and Sept. Jim Kiser
*****
This was easy when you recognize Babe Ruth. Pegeen Soare
*****
I tested my daughter's cultural literacy (she is 24) and asked if she could identify the
man on the right. She was correct. I guess the "Babe" is ageless. Mary Osmar
*****
I tried several WWII generals. When my husband got home I showed him a copy of
the image and asked, "Do you recognize either of the two people in the pic?" He
said"the man on the left might be Pershing." The first image under the phrase "Pershing
salutes" was this one. I discover I don't know WWII from WWI. Milene Rawlinson
*****'
Did you really think a Boston baseball fan would not recognize Babe Ruth?
Margaret Waterman
*****
A WILD GUESS without researching! Frank P. Nollette
*****
Bob easily recognized both men but I had to do some research to find out Babe Ruth
was being sworn in for a 3-year stint as a member of the 104th Artillery or New York
National Guard by John J. Pershing. I googled "uniforms, saluting in" to find this
information. One interesting bit of trivia I learned was that the men are saluting the
uniform, not the person. Bob and Venita Wilson
recognizable from the first half of the twentieth century. My guess is that he was one
of the most photographed. His skill as a ball player and antics off the field made him like
a magnet for cameras. He is - #1. George Herman Ruth, better known as Babe Ruth,
or the Bambino. Don Draper
*****
I recognized both men... just a 30 sec google search to get the answer... Dave Town
*****
I loved this one! I am a baseball fan and recognised the Babe right away, but it took
some time to figure out who he was with! Shellee Morehead
*****
Recognized "The Babe", so was fairly easy. I even thought the other was Pershing.
Evan Hindman
*****
Colleen, this took extra cranium cells to get but finally. . . Jocelyn Thayer
*****
Easy One ! Robert W. Steinmann Jr.
*****
Given that this was during the "Roaring 20's", I'm very curious about the public
sentiments at the time. What percent of the population was pro-military, anti-military,
and "who cares"-military? Does anyone know? (Or better yet, remember?) Thanks.
Charles Coats
*****
Babe Ruth is very recognizable, even in disguise. Interesting that I saw this photo
during a July visit to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Carolyn Cornelius
*****
This was a freebe for me - I am so old I recognized both of them, then just had to
Google both their names to come up with the photo date. Maureen O'Connor
*****
I'm a huge Yankee fan, so this one was easy for me! :) Laurel Fletchner
*****
I recognized the Babe right off the bat. LOL. BTW, I'll be going to Cooperstown next
week. We are spending the next 2 months up here in the Catskills away from the New
Orleans heat of Aug and Sept. Jim Kiser
*****
This was easy when you recognize Babe Ruth. Pegeen Soare
*****
I tested my daughter's cultural literacy (she is 24) and asked if she could identify the
man on the right. She was correct. I guess the "Babe" is ageless. Mary Osmar
*****
I tried several WWII generals. When my husband got home I showed him a copy of
the image and asked, "Do you recognize either of the two people in the pic?" He
said"the man on the left might be Pershing." The first image under the phrase "Pershing
salutes" was this one. I discover I don't know WWII from WWI. Milene Rawlinson
*****'
Did you really think a Boston baseball fan would not recognize Babe Ruth?
Margaret Waterman
*****
A WILD GUESS without researching! Frank P. Nollette
*****
Bob easily recognized both men but I had to do some research to find out Babe Ruth
was being sworn in for a 3-year stint as a member of the 104th Artillery or New York
National Guard by John J. Pershing. I googled "uniforms, saluting in" to find this
information. One interesting bit of trivia I learned was that the men are saluting the
uniform, not the person. Bob and Venita Wilson
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| Babe Ruth en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babe_Ruth |
1920s, largely due to him. Ruth ushered in the "live-ball era," as his big swing led to
escalating home run totals that not only excited fans, but helped baseball evolve from a
low-scoring, speed-dominated game to a high-scoring power game.
In 1998, The Sporting News ranked Ruth Number 1 on the list of "Baseball's 100
Greatest Players." In 1999, baseball fans named Ruth to the Major League Baseball
All-Century Team. In 1969, he was named baseball's Greatest Player Ever in a ballot
commemorating the 100th anniversary of professional baseball. In 1993, the Associated
Press reported that Ruth was tied with Muhammad Ali as the most recognized athletes
in America, in a Sports Marketing Group study, with over 97% of Americans
identifying both Ruth and Ali. According to ESPN, he was the first true American
sports celebrity superstar whose fame transcended baseball. In a 1999 ESPN poll, he
escalating home run totals that not only excited fans, but helped baseball evolve from a
low-scoring, speed-dominated game to a high-scoring power game.
In 1998, The Sporting News ranked Ruth Number 1 on the list of "Baseball's 100
Greatest Players." In 1999, baseball fans named Ruth to the Major League Baseball
All-Century Team. In 1969, he was named baseball's Greatest Player Ever in a ballot
commemorating the 100th anniversary of professional baseball. In 1993, the Associated
Press reported that Ruth was tied with Muhammad Ali as the most recognized athletes
in America, in a Sports Marketing Group study, with over 97% of Americans
identifying both Ruth and Ali. According to ESPN, he was the first true American
sports celebrity superstar whose fame transcended baseball. In a 1999 ESPN poll, he
an outfielder and subsequently became one of the
league's most prolific hitters. Ruth was a mainstay
in the Yankees' lineup that won 4 World Series
titles during his tenure with the team. After a short
stint with the Boston Braves in 1935, Ruth retired.
In 1936, Ruth became one of the first five players
elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Ruth has since become regarded as one of the
greatest sports heroes in American culture. He has
been named the greatest baseball player in history
in various surveys and rankings, and his home run
hitting prowess and charismatic personality made
him a larger than life figure in the "Roaring
Twenties". Off the field he was famous for his
charity, but also was noted for his often reckless
lifestyle. Ruth is crediting with changing baseball
itself. The popularity of the game exploded in the
league's most prolific hitters. Ruth was a mainstay
in the Yankees' lineup that won 4 World Series
titles during his tenure with the team. After a short
stint with the Boston Braves in 1935, Ruth retired.
In 1936, Ruth became one of the first five players
elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Ruth has since become regarded as one of the
greatest sports heroes in American culture. He has
been named the greatest baseball player in history
in various surveys and rankings, and his home run
hitting prowess and charismatic personality made
him a larger than life figure in the "Roaring
Twenties". Off the field he was famous for his
charity, but also was noted for his often reckless
lifestyle. Ruth is crediting with changing baseball
itself. The popularity of the game exploded in the
was ranked as the third-greatest US
athlete of the century, behind Michael
Jordan and Muhammad Ali.
Ruth was the first player to hit 60 home
runs in one season (1927), setting the
season record which stood for 34 years
until broken by Roger Maris in 1961.
Ruth's lifetime total of 714 home runs at
his retirement in 1935 was a record for 39
years, until broken by Hank Aaron in
1974. Unlike many power hitters, Ruth
also hit for average: his .342 lifetime
batting is tenth highest in baseball history,
and in one season (1923) he hit .393, a
Yankee record. His .690 career slugging
athlete of the century, behind Michael
Jordan and Muhammad Ali.
Ruth was the first player to hit 60 home
runs in one season (1927), setting the
season record which stood for 34 years
until broken by Roger Maris in 1961.
Ruth's lifetime total of 714 home runs at
his retirement in 1935 was a record for 39
years, until broken by Hank Aaron in
1974. Unlike many power hitters, Ruth
also hit for average: his .342 lifetime
batting is tenth highest in baseball history,
and in one season (1923) he hit .393, a
Yankee record. His .690 career slugging
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| "Blackjack" and the "Bambino" Saluting each other on 28 May 1924, General Pershing and George Herman Ruth. At a recruiting drive in Washington, DC, Each admired by the nations youth Both excelling in their own ways, Anxious to take on their foes, Connecting in a common cause, Renowned as distinguished pros. Robert Edward McKenna Quiz Poet Laureate |
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percentage and 1.164 career on-base plus slugging (OPS) remain the major league
records. Ruth dominated in the era in which he played. He led the league in home runs
during a season 12 times, slugging percentage 13 times, OPS 13 times, runs scored
eight times, and runs batted in (RBIs) six times. Each of those totals represents a
modern record (and also an all-time record, except for RBIs).
On August 16, 1948 Babe Ruth died at age 53 due to pneumonia. An autopsy showed
the cancer Ruth died from that began in the nose and mouth and spread widely
throughout his body after. His body lay in repose in Yankee Stadium. His funeral was
two days later at St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York. Ruth was then buried in the
records. Ruth dominated in the era in which he played. He led the league in home runs
during a season 12 times, slugging percentage 13 times, OPS 13 times, runs scored
eight times, and runs batted in (RBIs) six times. Each of those totals represents a
modern record (and also an all-time record, except for RBIs).
On August 16, 1948 Babe Ruth died at age 53 due to pneumonia. An autopsy showed
the cancer Ruth died from that began in the nose and mouth and spread widely
throughout his body after. His body lay in repose in Yankee Stadium. His funeral was
two days later at St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York. Ruth was then buried in the
Cemetery of the Gate of Heaven in
Hawthorne, New York. At his death, the
New York Times called Babe Ruth, "a
figure unprecedented in American life. A
born showman off the field and a
marvelous performer on it, he had an
amazing flair for doing the spectacular at
the most dramatic moment."
For a complete biography of The Babe,
see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babe_Ruth
For some beautiful photographs of The
Babe, see
www.baseball-fever.com/showthread.
php?t=80285
Hawthorne, New York. At his death, the
New York Times called Babe Ruth, "a
figure unprecedented in American life. A
born showman off the field and a
marvelous performer on it, he had an
amazing flair for doing the spectacular at
the most dramatic moment."
For a complete biography of The Babe,
see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babe_Ruth
For some beautiful photographs of The
Babe, see
www.baseball-fever.com/showthread.
php?t=80285
Nat Fein's Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph
of Ruth at Yankee Stadium, June 13, 1948.
This was his last public appearance before his
death. upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia...
of Ruth at Yankee Stadium, June 13, 1948.
This was his last public appearance before his
death. upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia...
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