Babe Ruth's Record Home Run in 1926 World Series, Yankees Legend
The page from the 1961 Big Time Baseball sports publication highlights a significant event in baseball history featuring Babe Ruth. On October 6, 1926, at Sportsman's Park in St. Louis, Ruth hit his third home run in a single World Series game, setting a new record. This feat took place during the World Series between the New York Yankees and the St. Louis Cardinals. Despite the disappointment for the local St. Louis fans, Ruth's powerful performance was so impressive that even they applauded his achievement. Known as "The Great Bambino," Ruth's prowess at the plate was legendary, and this game added to his status as one of the greatest figures in baseball history. The context of the 1926 World Series adds to the drama, as Ruth's Yankees eventually faced defeat against the Cardinals in a closely contested seven-game series.