Microfiche Babe Ruth

The boys close catapult, but the autographed ball remains The Beast’s as the sandlot gang gives up on their various plans to steal it back. Smalls and Benny both have dreams, although only Benny’s features the prolific character actor Art LaFleur as a kindly Babe Ruth. “Heroes get remembered, but legends never die.” Benny buys a new pair of PF Flyers and jumps over the fence to confront The Beast. Here to question Benny’s shoe allowance and the usefulness of an erector set mouse droid are Jonathan and Tabitha Carlisle from The Princess Bride Minute. We discuss the influence of Jaws and westerns on this part of the film as well as Louisville Sluggers, playing with dogs, and Henry Aaron. Will Benny get the ball? Either way, this is about to be the best day of The Beast’s life!

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Intro: Maury Wills “Somebody’s Keeping Score”

Outro: Sports Collectors Daily “Oh! You, Babe Ruth”