Out of the Mouth of Babe

Babe Ruth on Life: Pitching, Hitting, Striking Out, and Coming Back Swinging

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A collection of quotes compiled by the author of The House that Ruth Built, Kelly Bennett, in collaboration with Brent Stevens, Babe Ruth’s great-grandson, and Stu Dressler, a long-time friend of the Ruth-Stevens family.

“Baseball is the greatest game in the world and deserves the best you can give it.” —Babe Ruth

With forewords by Tom Stevens, Babe Ruth’s grandson, and Marty Appel, public relations director for the New York Yankees from 1973 to 1977, Out of the Mouth of Babe is a collection of over 85 quotes by the Great Bambino, paired with photographs of the King of Crash during his incredible baseball career. Curated by Kelly Bennett, author of The House that Ruth Built, and filled with facts about the game and the Colossus of Clout, this is the perfect gift for baseball lovers and history buffs!

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