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Babe Ruth, patron saint of the home run, turned the ball field into a church – and lived his own...
The Conversation via Yahoo Canada News· 8 months agoThe Sultan of Swat turned every stadium into a cathedral, and home runs into a sacrament. Bettmann...
Hank Aaron rose above racist hate mail and threats in pursuit of Ruth's home run record 50 years ago
The Canadian Press via Yahoo Canada Sports· 3 months agoATLANTA (AP) — Hank Aaron refused to be intimidated by racist hate mail or threats during his...
New York Archdiocese denounces transgender activist's funeral held at St. Patrick's Cathedral
Associated Press via Yahoo Canada News· 4 months agoThe funeral of a renowned transgender activist in a New York cathedral elicited a denunciation of...
2-sport Hall of Famer? Meet the most famous Penn State athlete you’ve never heard of
State College Centre Daily Times via Yahoo Canada News· 3 months agoMost Penn State sports fans know the story of Wally Triplett, the first Black man to ever start for...
On the 50th anniversary of his Triple Crown, why Secretariat still resonates today
Lexington Herald-Leader via Yahoo Canada News· 1 year agoOver the past five decades, talented racehorses have come and gone, their brilliance lighting up the...
50 years later, a Braves fan shares long-private video of Hank Aaron's 715th home run
Associated Press via Yahoo Canada Sports· 3 months agoCharlie Russo had an unbelievable view of Hank Aaron's record-breaking 715th home run. “Was that guy...