(Thursday, May 30, 1935, Memorial Day) — Babe Ruth, 40, today played in his last ever major league baseball game (for the Boston Braves), leaving after the first inning of the first of a double-header against the Philadelphia Phillies, who won both games.

On June 2, 1935, Ruth was given his unconditional release by the Boston Braves, and he announced his retirement from baseball.