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Babe Ruth Barnstorms Through the Northwest in 1924, Part 4: Portland

Babe Ruth Barnstorms Through the Northwest in 1924, Part 4: Portland

Babe Ruth concludes his tour of the Northwest with a stop in Portland, where he discovers it's hard out there for a lefty.
Amanda Lane Cumming 11 Nov 2024
Babe Ruth Barnstorms Through the Northwest in 1924, Part 3: Seattle

Babe Ruth Barnstorms Through the Northwest in 1924, Part 3: Seattle

The Bambino puts on a show for Seattle on and off the field on October 19, 1924.
Amanda Lane Cumming 24 Oct 2024
Babe Ruth Barnstorms Through the Northwest in 1924, Part 2: Tacoma

Babe Ruth Barnstorms Through the Northwest in 1924, Part 2: Tacoma

100 years ago today Babe Ruth visits Tacoma! And finds a pitcher who is eager to challenge him.
Amanda Lane Cumming 18 Oct 2024
Babe Ruth Barnstorms Through the Northwest in 1924, Part 1: Spokane

Babe Ruth Barnstorms Through the Northwest in 1924, Part 1: Spokane

The Swatting Bambino was famous for hitting home runs and offseason barnstorming tours. 100 years ago today he hit the Northwest for the first time, beginning in Spokane.
Amanda Lane Cumming 17 Oct 2024
Watching the World Series Before Radio and Television

Watching the World Series Before Radio and Television

No one can say olden times baseball fans weren't dedicated.
Amanda Lane Cumming 01 Nov 2023

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