[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 23 (Monday, February 6, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E277]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                 TRIBUTE TO GEORGE HERMAN ``BABE'' RUTH

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                        HON. BENJAMIN L. CARDIN

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 6, 1995
  Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of George Herman 
``Babe'' Ruth's 100th birthday. In Baltimore, MD, they are celebrating 
this historic occasion in the house where he was born.
  They are celebrating a man who was larger than life, one of America's 
true heroes. A man who, many claim, ``saved'' baseball. They are 
celebrating a man who earned his nickname ``The Sultan of Swat'' by 
creating new standards for baseball players and setting extraordinary 
batting records, many of which still stand today and none of which were 
broken in his lifetime.
  They are celebrating not just the baseball accomplishments and 
records of a legend. They are celebrating Babe Ruth the Baltimorean; 
Babe Ruth the devout Catholic, Babe Ruth the devoted son, Babe Ruth the 
friend to every kid he ever met. Above all, they are celebrating Babe 
Ruth the man.
  I am proud to be from Baltimore and proud to say that George Herman 
``Babe'' Ruth, born at 216 Emory Street in Baltimore, MD on February 6, 
1895, is a native son, long to be remembered not only for his athletic 
ability, but also for the goodness of his heart.


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