Also, I love Babe’s reference to the “Bums,” the Brooklyn Dodgers. Plenty of references in these letters make it clear he was a fan. … More ‘If I Can’t Get a Parrot for You, I Will Send a Monkey’
“We played checkers all morning but nobody said anything. We have to go back this afternoon and play some more.” … More July Fourth; Air Scouts for Brother Bob; Seeking Pictures from Home
When I was a youngster and visited my grandmother, Babe’s mother, at that house, the trees you see in front to the left were not there. … More My Story About 491 Lexington Avenue, Mount Kisco
Babe tests high enough to qualify to apply for officer’s training—but ultimately doesn’t get the chance to do so. … More Recruited as a Radio Operator as His Training Begins
“We left Camp Upton at 11:00 Tuesday morning and got here about 5:00 Thursday morning and we rode in day coaches. Not a soldier took one step off of the train until we hit camp.” … More 42 Hours on a Train, from Camp Upton to Camp Wheeler
