Watch CBS News

Boomer & Carton: Babe Ruth Played When A Double Was A Home Run

Babe Ruth And The Double Homer

Subscribe to the Boomer & Carton Podcast »

After learning that for the majority of the time Babe Ruth played (1914-1935), balls that bounced over the fence were counted as home runs (the rule was changed in 1931), Craig did some investigating and came to the controversial conclusion that 'Babe Ruth was a joke!'

For the record, Boomer was not on board with his radio partner's way of thinking with regards to the Sultan of Swat's greatness...

 

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.