It has been 84 years since Babe Ruth launched his 600th career home run, becoming the first player ever to accomplish the feat. The Yankees defeated the St. Louis Browns 11-7 with Ruth bringing home three runs. The historic homer, his 35th of the season, was hit off of George Blaeholder who lasted just two innings.
A young boy named Tony Gallico retrieved the ball, which had left the park and hit a car parked on the street.
Babe Ruth and little Tony Gallico engaged in a business transaction out at the St.