Ernie Harwell, Hall of Fame broadcaster and the voice of the Detroit Tigers for 42 years, has passed. He was a great man and a great ambassador to the game. BRC had the privilege of meeting with him once and hearing his thoughts on Baseball and the Babe. Baseball will miss you Ernie.
Factoid: Babe’s “Called Shot” during the 1932 World Series is considered to be the longest homerun hit in Chicago Cubs Stadium.