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ROOT, Charlie (1899-1970). American Major League Baseball Pitcher. He threw the pitch that Babe Ruth allegedly predicted he would hit into the seats in the 1932 World Series at Wrigley Field. Root insisted he never saw Ruth point anywhere except toward the Cubs dugout where the Chicago players were giving him an enthusiastic barrage of verbal abuse. Check on the Hollister National Bank, filled out in Root’s hand, dated Jan. 19, 1956. Made payable to “Cash” for $75.00. Signed “Chas H. Root.” In fine condition.....$85.00
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