WILKES-BARRE — The “Babe Ruth Sultan of Swat Home Run Derby” will take place on Oct. 11 at Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre. The event, which will be presented by Visit Luzerne County and the City of Wilkes ...

Here are five fun facts from the life of baseball's most celebrated slugger.

WILKES-BARRE — Brian Burkhardt had a simple reason for being at the Kirby Park softball field on Saturday afternoon. “I love to hit home runs,” the avid softball player from Nanticoke said. The ...

Kevin Carroll, The Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Oct. 11—WILKES-BARRE — Everybody loves the long ball. Throughout the duration of his legendary career, Babe Ruth was happy to oblige. Baseball's most ...

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In 1926, it is believed that Babe Ruth hit a home run so far that he requested it to be measured — some reports say he never made that request with any other home run that he hit. WILKES-BARRE — The ...

Babe Ruth is the all-time leader in slugging percentage (.690) and walks (2062).

WILKES-BARRE — The second annual “Babe Ruth Sultan of Swat Home Run Derby” will take place on Oct. 11, at Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre. The event, which will be presented by Visit Luzerne County and the ...