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CLE@NYY: Yankees retire Babe Ruth's iconic No. 3
Babe Ruth's Final Appearance at Yankee Stadium
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June 8, 1921: Yankees' Babe Ruth goes from jail to the ballpark
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June 13, 1948: Babe Ruth makes final visit to Yankee Stadium
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CLE@NYY: Babe's bat is ceremonially placed on home
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With Derek Jeter's number retired, Yankees shouldn't be retiring
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Babe Ruth trade to Yankees anniversary
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June 13, 1948: Babe Ruth makes final visit to Yankee Stadium
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