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Babe Ruth
When he joined the New York Yankees in 1920, Babe Ruth embarked on a home-run hitting campaign that would transform baseball and establish a record that would stand for nearly four decades.
Following the death of Babe Ruth on August 16, 1948, the American public honored the legendary athlete with significant displays of mourning and respect. At least 75,000 people gathered at Yankee Stadium to view his body. Additionally, approximately 75,000 people attended his funeral service, which took place both inside and outside St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City.1