Great Lakes Myths and Facts

Lake Monsters, Dr. Seuss, and home runs

September 2018 Feature Madison Weaver Web Exclusive

And it’s Outta Here

In his first ever major league home run, Babe Ruth’s bat connected with the ball and sent it sailing over the outfield and into Lake Ontario, or so they say.

On September 5, 1914, Babe Ruth played for the Providence Grays during an away game at Hanlan’s Point stadium in Toronto, Canada. The actual location of the ball is unknown. Some people say the ball was stolen from the Hall of Fame, but Torontonians believe the ball still sits at the bottom of Lake Ontario.  

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