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ON THIS DAY: May 25, 1935, Babe Ruth hits final 3 career home runs at Forbes Field – WPXI
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Babe ruth Black and White Stock Photos & Images - Alamy
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Memorial Day a Time to Remember the Forgettable End to Babe Ruth's Career
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Babe Ruth: Career retrospective
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Babe Ruth (Baseball Legend) - On This Day
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Babe Ruth - Wikipedia
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The life and career of baseball great Babe Ruth – New York Daily News
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John Salzman on X: OTD June 2, 1935. Babe Hangs 'em Up. After short-stint w/Boston Braves, Babe Ruth announces retirement at age 40. Ruth part of 5-man inaugural class to baseball's Hall
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PHOTOS: On this day - June 2, 1935, Babe Ruth retires
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PHOTOS: On this day - June 2, 1935, Babe Ruth retires
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71 years ago today, Babe still had one big day left - Deseret News
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Baseball In Pics - Babe Ruth announced his retirement at the age of 40, June 2, 1935.
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Babe Ruth: First, Most Famous American Baseball Superstar
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Babe Ruth as a Boston Brave, 1935: A Miserable Year