I missed 60 Minutes this week, but apparently Associate Justice of the Supreme Court John Paul Stevens was on, and talked about being a 12 year old at Game 3 of the 1932 World Series.
That’s the game where Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig hit back-to-back home runs, Ruth’s being the one that he supposedly called by pointing at center field before the pitch. With the grainy film comes debate.
For some people.
Not for Stevens.
Here’s an article that transcribes part of the interview: “John Paul Stevens was there and says Babe Ruth called his shot.”
Key quote:
Stevens: “He took the bat in his right hand and pointed it right at the center field stands and then, of course, the next pitch he hit a home run to center field. There’s no doubt about the fact that he did point before he hit the ball.”
Pelley: “So the called shot actually happened?”
Stevens: “There’s no doubt about that.”
Pelley: “That’s your ruling?”
Stevens: “That’s my ruling.”
Neat Story.
