One Promise, Two Teams, & Three Home Runs!

In 1926, an 11-year-old boy lay in a hospital bed with little hope — until a signed baseball from Babe Ruth changed everything. What followed was one of the most heartwarming true stories in baseball history.

This episode of Sandlot Stories uncovers the real tale behind Babe Ruth’s legendary promise to Johnny Sylvester — including new details about the two signed baseballs, family connections in St. Louis, and Ruth’s unforgettable visit after the World Series.

⚾ One promise.
⚾ Two teams.
⚾ Three home runs.
⚾ One smile that made history.

📜 Featuring newly uncovered newspaper sources and rare historical details.

If you love baseball history, sports legends, and stories that sound too good to be true — this one's for you.

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