Bob Elson, as quoted in "The Years Have Been Good to Bob Elson and Vice Versa" by Jerry Shinay, in The Chicago Tribune (August 3, 1969), Sec. 10, p. 2
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And in 1932, I saw that Babe Ruth home run against the Cubs in the World Series, and I definitely know he pointed to center field. There was no doubt about it. He did call his shot.
— Bob Elson
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "And in 1932, I saw that Babe Ruth home run against the Cubs in the World Series, and I definitely know he pointed to center field. There was no doubt about it. He did call his shot." in the context of "Bob Elson, as quoted in "The Years Have Been Good to Bob Elson and Vice Versa" by Jerry Shinay, in The Chicago Tribune (August 3, 1969), Sec. 10, p. 2" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Babe Ruth
George Herman Ruth (6 February 1895 – 16 August 1948) was an American Major League Baseball player from 1914 to 1935, named as the greatest baseball player in history in various surveys and rankings. His career record of 714 home runs stood for 39 years until surpassed by Hank Aaron with 755 home runs in 1974.
About Babe Ruth
George Herman Ruth (6 February 1895 – 16 August 1948) was an American Major League Baseball player from 1914 to 1935, named as the greatest baseball player in history in various surveys and rankings. His career record of 714 home runs stood for 39 years until surpassed by Hank Aaron with 755 home runs in 1974.
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