Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 166. This time we examine the years 1947 as the New York Yankees hold the first national Babe Ruth Day in honor of the baseball  player.  

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Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band

https://www.youtube.com/c/TimKreitzAdventures/

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iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-was/id1458174084 

Podbean: https://theyearwas.podbean.com/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Qdd00m2NWvrViVIfAh6kA

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCzWavt8mqXHsC_uRNpU3lQ

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Sources:

The Sandlot (1993) - IMDb

New York Yankees announce purchase of Babe Ruth - HISTORY

10 Things You May Not Know About Babe Ruth

Babe Ruth - Later life and legacy | Britannica

Babe Ruth - Stats, Quotes & Facts - Biography

NATIONAL BABE RUTH DAY - April 27

BABE RUTH DAY - April 27, 2022 - National Today

https://www.holidayscalendar.com/event/national-babe-ruth-day/

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Photo: 

Babe Ruth - Wikipedia