Recalling Brother Matthias Boutlier, in The Babe Ruth Story; reproduced in "Photo of the Day: Babe Ruth Bows Out" by Lux, at Whale Oil Beef Hooked (May 3, 2016)
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It was at St. Mary’s that I met and learned to love the greatest man I’ve ever known. His name was Brother Matthias. He was the father I needed. He taught me to read and write — and he taught me the difference between right and wrong.
— Babe Ruth
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This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "It was at St. Mary’s that I met and learned to love the greatest man I’ve ever known. His name was Brother Matthias. He was the father I needed. He taught me to read and write — and he taught me the difference between right and wrong." in the context of "Recalling Brother Matthias Boutlier, in The Babe Ruth Story; reproduced in "Photo of the Day: Babe Ruth Bows Out" by Lux, at Whale Oil Beef Hooked (May 3, 2016)" 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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