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(Monday, August 16, 1948, 8:01 p.m. EDT) — George Herman “Babe” Ruth Jr., regarded as one of the greatest sports heroes in American culture and is considered by many to be the greatest baseball player of all time, died tonight at Memorial Hospital in New York City. Continue reading Baseball legend Babe Ruth dies 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 16 1948)