Ruth, who died of cancer in 1948, is noted for his history of good works. He is the 14th baseball figure to be awarded the nation's highest civilian honor.
By Jacob Bogage, Washington Post
Fri, 11/16/2018 - 2:14am
Ruth, who died of cancer in 1948, is noted for his history of good works. He is the 14th baseball figure to be awarded the nation's highest civilian honor.