Babe Ruth Vs Walter Johnson - 1942 Benefit Game Newsreel

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During World War II Babe Ruth made countless appearances to support the war effort. In August of 1942 he put on his old Yankees uniform to face the great Walter Johnson in a benefit game. This newsreel from 1942 shows what happened when the greatest pitcher and the greatest hitter of the golden era squared off in their final showdown.