Baltimore’s native son became America’s first sports celebrity. Entering a series of dramatic exhibit galleries, visitors journey back to New York City and the Roaring ’20s, complete with theater marquees, ragtime music, and of course, images of Babe. Following the overall theme of the exhibit, Babe Ruth: American Icon, the center of the hall features larger-than-life images of Babe, filling the nearly 20-foot-tall ceilings. All point to the Sultan of Swat’s enduring dominance over baseball and America’s sports culture.
The Called Shot
The Called Shot Theater gives visitors the opportunity to examine one of Babe’s most storied accomplishments – calling his home run in the game three of the 1932 World Series…did he or didn’t he?
“Babe In Japan”
This gallery tells the story of the 1934 All-American All Stars, including Babe, Lou Gehrig, Jimmie Foxx, Connie Mack, and Lefty Gomez, who played a series of exhibition games across Japan, introducing baseball to thousands and uniting two cultures into one pastime. The exhibit presents never-before-seen artifacts, including Jimmy Foxx’s All-Star uniform, Babe’s personal grooming kit and photographs taken by Babe Ruth’s daughter, Julia, who made the trip to Japan with her famous father. The “jewel” of the exhibit is a kimono from Tokyo’s Imperial Hotel that was presented to Babe Ruth by the Japanese government.