Babe & the Kid
The Legendary Story of Babe Ruth and Johnny Sylvester| By: | Charlie Poekel |
| Publisher: | Open Road Integrated Media, Inc. |
| Print ISBN: | 9781596292673 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781614230960 |
| Edition: | 0 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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The most famous home run in baseball history: "The go-to book for an accurate portrayal of the story" ( Sports Collectors Digest). On the eve of game four of the 1926 World Series, Babe Ruth heard that a young New Jersey boy, Johnny Sylvester, was laid up with a deadly illness. Ruth autographed a ball for Johnny, inscribing it, "I'll knock a homer for you in Wednesday's game—Babe Ruth." The rest was history. Ruth delivered on his promise, and Johnny made a miraculous recovery. In Babe & the Kid, author Charlie Poekel traces the story behind the sensational headlines, and follows Johnny's remarkable life in the aftermath of Ruth's incredible feat. Includes photos!