Babe Ruth Makes His Major-League Debut
On July 11, 1914, a 19-year-old pitcher fresh off the overnight train beat Cleveland 4-3 — the first win of Babe Ruth's legendary career.
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The Last Swing: Babe Ruth's Three Final Home Runs
On May 25, 1935, a fading 40-year-old Babe Ruth hit three home runs at Forbes Field — including No. 714, the first ball ever to clear the park's right-field roof.
Opening Day at the House That Ruth Built
On April 18, 1923, Yankee Stadium opened with a 4–1 win over the Red Sox — and Babe Ruth christened it with a three-run homer into the right-field seats.