Controversial MLB All-Star Says 'Babe Ruth Never Existed'
Summary
Pete Crow-Armstrong, a Chicago Cubs baseball player, said on a podcast that Babe Ruth might never have existed. He based this idea on a discussion about the lack of video footage of Ruth playing, suggesting the legend could be more myth than fact.Key Facts
- Pete Crow-Armstrong expressed doubt about Babe Ruth's existence during a podcast interview.
- Crow-Armstrong referenced a Mariners pitcher, Tayler Saucedo, who questioned the existence of Babe Ruth due to scarce video evidence.
- Crow-Armstrong explained he was thinking about how much the game has changed over time and jokingly suggested Ruth might be a made-up figure.
- Fellow Cubs player Carson Kelly reacted with laughter and called the idea crazy.
- Crow-Armstrong previously made critical comments about Dodgers fans, which he partly retracted later.
- The topic of Babe Ruth's existence was compared to other conspiracy theories but did not continue after the joke was made.
- The conversation took place on Kristin Cavallari’s podcast "Let’s Be Honest."
- Babe Ruth is commonly known as one of baseball’s greatest players, often called the "Great Bambino" or "Sultan of Swat."
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