Yankees' 1st Old Timers' Day - September 28, 1947 - Ruth, Ty Cobb, Cy Young, Jimmy Foxx (20 HOFers!)

🎥 The Historic First Yankees Old-Timers’ Day (1947) 🏟️

On September 28, 1947, Yankee Stadium hosted the first-ever Old-Timers’ Day, a star-studded tribute to baseball’s legends and a heartfelt farewell to the ailing Babe Ruth. The event featured a reunion of the iconic Murderers’ Row lineup, including Earle Combs, Bob Meusel, and Tony Lazzeri, along with non-Yankee greats like Ty Cobb, Cy Young, and Jimmie Foxx.

Babe Ruth, though too frail to play, he appeared for a roaring crowd of 25,085 in what would be his final public appearance at the stadium (though I believe he still was there for the retirement of his number). The game, filled with unforgettable moments—including Earle Combs’ inside-the-park home run—raised $45,000 for the Babe Ruth Foundation to support underprivileged youth.

This day also traced its roots to Lou Gehrig’s emotional farewell in 1939 and Babe Ruth Day earlier that year. The Yankees’ signature event became a cherished tradition, honoring the past and uniting fans with the legends who shaped baseball history.

Yankee greats there included Frank Baker, Herb Pennock, Bob Meusel, Earle Combs, Waite Hoyt, Lefty Gomez, and Red Ruffing. Philadelphia Athletics owner-manager Connie Mack managed a squad of non-Yankee former stars including Tris Speaker, Al Simmons, George Sisler, Jimmie Foxx, Mickey Cochrane, Lefty Grove, Chief Bender, Cy Young, Ed Walsh, and Ty Cobb. Twenty current or future Hall of Famers played or attended.

I could not find a boxscore or record of the final. I do believe it was only a two-inning exhibition.

📖 Dive into this unforgettable moment in baseball history! ⚾

The video was restored from these sources, obtained from a public forum where an estate found video was found, and posted.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2MRW...
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All sources were silent so ambient audio was added. Names researched and added. Script and narration also added to flesh it out into more of an educational experience. Restored to 4k/60fps.

More research pages...
https://www.baseballhistorycomesalive...
https://sabr.org/journal/article/yank...

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