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Greatest Sports Legends- Features Babe Ruth speaking in public during his battle with throat cancer

May 17, 2026
Greatest Sports Legends- Features Babe Ruth speaking in public during his battle with throat cancer. The new commissioner, Happy Chandler, proclaimed April 27, 1947, Babe Ruth Day around the major leagues, with the most significant observance to be at Yankee Stadium. A number of teammates and others spoke in honor of Ruth, who briefly addressed the crowd of almost 60,000.By then, his voice was a soft whisper with a very low, raspy tone. He was suffering from throat cancer. The episode was hosted By Jayne Kennedy produced in 1985 for Season 12. Look for Greatest Sports Legends and Laughs Streaming channel on Amazon Prime. Watch full episodes of GSL at https://www.greatestsportslegends.com #sports #sportstiktok #gsl #Baberuth #sportslegends #1985 #baseball #baseballtiktok #baseballlegend #yankeestadium #newyorkyankees #nyyankees #retirement #cancer #1947 #throatcancer
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