135 - Bambino
Summary
This episode explores Babe Ruth's post-career life, detailing his brief stint as a gate attraction for the Brooklyn Dodgers and his subsequent battle with nasopharyngeal cancer. The hosts discuss the irony of the Yankees charging him for tickets and his final public appearance at Yankee Stadium. The episode concludes with the announcement that this is the final regular episode of The Eephus, as the hosts plan a celebratory farewell show featuring listener voicemails and favorite episode discussions.
Topics discussed
Intro, apologies for delay, and show future announcement
Babe Ruth's retirement and early post-career struggles
Hall of Fame induction and the 1938 night game
Signing with the Dodgers as a gate attraction
Conflict with Leo Durocher and the clubhouse fight
Departure from the Dodgers and wrestling career
Yankees charging Ruth for tickets and cutting ties
Diagnosis of nasopharyngeal cancer and surgery
Hospital stay, weight loss, and fan support
Babe Ruth Day and his farewell speech at Yankee Stadium
Final days, Ford job, and reflection on legacy
Announcement of the podcast's final episode
Listener call-in details and other podcast recommendations
Voicemail instructions and closing remarks
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