August 16, 1948:  Babe Ruth Dies at 53 On this day in 1948, George Herman “Babe” Ruth passed away in New York City at the age of 53.  The legendary baseball player was known for his hitting brilliance and, in a 1999 ESPN poll, was voted the third-greatest U.S. athlete of the century. Is your baseball memorabilia worth a fortune?  Watch this Antiques Roadshow appraisal of a shoe signed by Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig to see how it fares.
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August 16, 1948:  Babe Ruth Dies at 53

On this day in 1948, George Herman “Babe” Ruth passed away in New York City at the age of 53.  The legendary baseball player was known for his hitting brilliance and, in a 1999 ESPN poll, was voted the third-greatest U.S. athlete of the century.

Is your baseball memorabilia worth a fortune?  Watch this Antiques Roadshow appraisal of a shoe signed by Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig to see how it fares.

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