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This Day in Braves History: Babe Ruth retires from baseball - Battery Power
Hank Aaron, Longtime Home Run King and Civil Rights Icon, Dies at 86 - WSJ
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1935 Baseball History - This Great Game
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From Gehrig To Bagwell, A Proud History Of Baseball In Connecticut – Hartford Courant
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Babe Ruth of the Boston Braves announces his retirement - This Day In Baseball
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ON THIS DAY: May 25, 1935, Babe Ruth hits final 3 career home runs at Forbes Field – WPXI
Babe Ruth ends career with Boston Braves
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This Day in Braves History: Babe Ruth plays in his final game - Battery Power
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MLB, USA Baseball Recognize Pitch Smart Compliant Organizations
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Aaron's death prompts call to change name: Braves to Hammers