June 18 in Dodgers History: Babe Ruth signs a contract to coach with the Brooklyn Dodgers (1938)

[adrotate banner=”32″] On June 18, 1938, Babe Ruth accepts GM Larry MacPhail’s offer to coach first base with the Brooklyn Dodgers. “The Babe” dons a Dodger uniform the next day, entertains observers with a batting demonstration, and works the coaching box. The ‘Bambino’ will quit at the end of the

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