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Here's a vote for Babe Ruth's called shot during Game 3 of the 1932 World Series. It is arguably the most famous home run in baseball history. It also may not have happened the way we've been told it did.
What we know is that Ruth's New York Yankees won Games 1 and 2 at Yankee Stadium. On October 1, 1932, Game 3 was played at Wrigley Field, home of the National League champion Chicago Cubs. Ruth was furious with the Cubs because they had denied a full World Series share to infielder Mark Koenig, Ruth's onetime Yankees teammate. As a result, Ruth and the Cubs engaged in verbal warfare throughout the Series.
Ruth hit a three-run homer off Chicago starter Charlie Root in the first inning, giving the Yankees an early 3-0 lead. When he returned to the plate in the fifth, the game was tied 4-4. At that point, players on the Cubs' bench directed more verbal abuse toward the Yankees slugger.
Ruth did not swing at the first four pitches from Root, which resulted in a 2-2 count. This is when he allegedly showed disdain for the Cubs by pointing at the center field bleachers. In dramatic fashion, he hit the next pitch into the center field stands, and proceeded to jeer at the Cubs as he rounded the bases. It was Ruth's last hit in World Series competition.
The Yankees went on to win the game 7-5. The next day, they won Game 4 to sweep the Cubs.
What else can I help you with?
What was the most home runs by a New York Yankee in a season?
Roger Maris hit 61 home runs in the 1961 season.
Which New York Yankee has hit the most postseason home runs?
Bernie Williams hit the most career postseason home runs as a Yankee with 22.
Which New York Yankee has hit the most post season home runs?
Bernie Williams has hit the most postseason homeruns for the Yankees with 22. Mickey Mantle has hit the most World Series homeruns in baseball history with 18.
Who has the most hits as a New York Yankee?
Derek Jeter
Which New York Yankees batter holds the record for most strikeouts in a single season?
As of the 2010 season, the Yankees team record for strikeouts by a pitcher in a season is 248 by Ron Guidry in 1978.
What was the most home runs by a New York Yankee in a season?
Roger Maris hit 61 home runs in the 1961 season.
Which New York Yankee hit the most home runs at Yankee Stadium in one season?
Roger Maris in 61 I believe.
Who has the most career home runs as a New York Yankee?
Babe Ruth has the most career home runs as a Yankee with 659.
What is New York Yankee record for most hits in a season?
lou gehrig
Which New York Yankee hit the most home runs at the old Yankee Stadium?
Mickey Mantle hit the most home runs at the old Yankee Stadium with 266.
Which New York Yankees baseball player holds the team record for most home runs as a New York Yankee?
The single season record is 61 by Roger Maris. The all time record as a Yankee is held by Babe Ruth with 659.
Which New York Yankee has hit the most postseason home runs?
Bernie Williams hit the most career postseason home runs as a Yankee with 22.
Which New York Yankees player has the most hits in the regular season?
Don Mattingly had the most hits in a season as a Yankee with 238 in 1986.
What Yankee has the most single season home runs in postseason?
Bernie Williams
Who hit the most career home runs as a Yankee?
Babe Ruth hit 659 of his 714 home runs as a New York Yankee.
Which New York Yankee hit the most home runs at the old Yankee Stadium in his career?
Mickey Mantle with 266 HRs.
Who has the most career home runs as a New York Yankee who never played for another team?
Mickey Mantle, with 536 career home runs between 1951 and 1968, has the most home runs as a New York Yankee, who has not played for another team. Babe Ruth has the most home runs as a Yankee with 659, but has also played for the Boston Red Sox and the Boston Braves.
