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Ted Williams receives some hitting advice from Babe Ruth during a 1948 spring training game. (Icon SMI)
GALLERY: Classic Photos of Babe Ruth
American flags atop Yankee Stadium in 1948 are poised at half staff in honor of Babe Ruth. The iconic stadium opened 90 years ago on Thursday. (AP)
GALLERY: Old Yankee Stadium Memories
Babe Ruth salutes the New York fans during his final appearance at Yankee Stadium in 1948. (AP)
GALLERY: Rare Photos of Babe Ruth
On this day in 1895, Babe Ruth was born. In this 1934 photo, Ruth slides safely into home during a Yankees-Tigers game. (AP)
GALLERY: Rare Photos of Babe Ruth
On this day in 1914, Babe Ruth made his major league debut as a member of the Red Sox. Ruth ended his 22-year career with 714 home runs, 2,217 RBIs and four World Series titles. (Corbis)
GALLERY: Classic Photos of Babe Ruth
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)
GALLERY: Classic Photos of Babe Ruth
Babe Ruth slides safely into home during a 1934 Yankees-Tigers game. (AP)
GALLERY: Classic Photos of Babe Ruth
Yankees veteran Babe Ruth and Red Sox rookie Ted Williams joke around before a 1939 game at Yankee Stadium. The Great Bambino was born on this day in 1895. (Getty Images)
GALLERY: The 600 Home Run Club | Baseball’s Top 10 All-Time Hitters
SI VAULT: Ruth’s summer of 1927 will never be matched (8.24.98)
