Yankee stars Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig pose in their “Bustin’ Babes” and “Larrupin Lous” uniforms from their 1927 barnstorming tour. On this day in 1948, Babe Ruth made his last public appearance when the the Yankees retired his No. 3 jersey at a ceremony at Yankee Stadium. He would die two months later. (AP)
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