The Sultan of Swat gets the documentary treatment — and his ghost still haunts Yankee Stadium.
Mel Allen hosts this look at Babe Ruth's life and career, focusing primarily on Ruth's years with the New York Yankees.
Direction
Eric Sherman crafts myth from newsreel scraps.
Production
Rare footage of Ruth with Hollywood stars like Tom Mix.
Director
Eric Sherman
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Mel Allen was the legendary 'Voice of the Yankees' for 25 years — this was basically his retirement love letter.
Ruth's 1927 salary of $70,000 exceeded the President's — and he openly bragged about it.
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