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Why was Babe Ruth always number 3?
When Babe Ruth played for the Boston Red Sox players did not wear numbers. In 1929 the New York Yankees decided to wear numbers to the backs of their jerseys. The numbers corresponded to each player's general position in the lineup.for example Babe Ruth wore No. 3, since he usually batted third, and Lou Gehrig wore No. 4 as he batted fourth, and so on. The Babe wore number 3 for the Yankees, and for the 1935 Boston Braves. In 1938 as a marketing gimmick the Dodger hired Babe Ruth to be a 1st Base Coach. Babe Ruth wore uniform Number 35. Dodgers infielder Pete Coscarart wore number 3.
What is Babe Ruth's phone number?
Babe Ruth died on August 16, 1948.
How many pigs played babe?
300,500
How many years did Babe Ruth play for the New York Yankees?
Babe Ruth played for the Yankees from 1920 through 1934.
Is Babe Ruth's number retired on the New York Yankees?
Yes, The New York Yankees retired number 3 in honor of Babe Ruth in 1948.
