Babe Ruth/1926 Auburn

    01 Oct 1926 --- Photo shows Babe Ruth, Yankee slugger, Charles J. Fox, publisher of the and officials in front of the auto given Ruth as the most popular athlete, by the --- Image by © Bettmann/CORBIS

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    1. granttt73 (4 months ago | reply)

      If you never studied Americana, just know that in the days of no internet, no cable TV, in fact no TV at all, and very little pro athletics in any sport but baseball, Babe Ruth was the biggest celebrity this continent ever held.

      When asked why he made more money than the President, Babe said, 'Well, I had a better year than he had!' Able to eat 25 hot dogs and 6 beers in 15 minutes. Twice hit more home-runs than any other TEAM in baseball.

      Every Auburn is considered a classic car.

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