

The Sultan of Swat in glorious slow-mo — baseball porn for purists.
The mighty swing of Babe Ruth is shown in all its grace, power and swatness through the use of slow motion. The batting skills of Cleveland Indians star Tris Speaker and New York Yankees Wallie Pipp, Yankee Robert William Meusel, the underhand pitching style of Yankee Carl Mays and the overhand pitching delivery of the Yankee Jack Quinn are also displayed through slow motion. 1920 season.
Cinematography
Pioneering slow-motion sports photography, absolutely revolutionary.
Practical Effects
Zero CGI, 100% raw athletic magnificence.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This 1920 short helped cement Ruth as America's first true sports celebrity, bridging vaudeville-era entertainment and modern athletic stardom.
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