On May 31, 1935, Babe Ruth, one of the greatest baseball players of all time, played his final game in the Major Leagues. The game took place at Baker Bowl in Philadelphia, where Ruth's Boston Braves faced off against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Ruth, aged 40 at the time, had been struggling with his health and performance throughout the 1935 season. Despite his legendary status, he was far from the dominant force he had been during his prime years with the New York Yankees.
In this final game, Ruth started in left field and batted third in the lineup. He managed to get a single in the first inning off Phillies pitcher Jim Bivin, showing a glimmer of his former greatness. However, as the game progressed, it became evident that the "Bambino" was not his usual self.
In the fifth inning, Ruth faced Bivin once more. After taking a called strike and a ball, Ruth swung at the next pitch and missed, striking out. It would be his last at-bat in the Major Leagues. He was replaced in left field by Hal Lee to start the bottom of the fifth inning.
The Braves went on to lose the game 11-6, and Ruth officially announced his retirement a few days later on June 2, 1935. His career ended with an astonishing 714 home runs, a record that stood for decades until Hank Aaron surpassed it in 1974.
Babe Ruth's final game marked the end of an era in baseball history. His incredible legacy, both on and off the field, continues to inspire baseball players and fans around the world to this day.
