1951: BABE RUTH WORLD SERIES PLAYED IN HAMILTON

It was big news back in August, 1951 when Hamilton Township hosted the Babe Ruth World Series. In the photo above, we see Mr. Cliff Fovour, one of the founders of the league, throws out the first pitch. This was a red letter day in the history of Hamilton sports.

MANY THANKS TO MY FRIEND, GEORGE GOLDY FOR THIS INTERESTING INSIGHT INTO THE ABOVE COLUMN:

Tom

In 1951 the Little Bigger League came into existence in Yardville to give boys a place to play after Little League. Later it evolved into the Babe Ruth League and went national. I was in the athletic officials group at HHS in 51 and we were asked to umpire games for the league. A few of us did and we were paid a cap and shirt. (The days of volunteering). Later I spent 16 years at Switlik as a coach and manager 1972 to 1987. We were never allowed to host the world series in all the years because the facility was not adequate (covered stands, parking, etc) I believe they allowed the series to be held in 2001 because of the 50th anniversary.

 

George Goldy