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Pete Crow-Armstrong jokes Babe Ruth didn't exist. Why the footage is gone
Summary by The Galveston Editorial Desk Kristie Ackert, USA TODAY , as published by Galveston County Daily News
· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about Pete Crow-Armstrong's comment and the reaction it sparked can be found in the Galveston County Daily News, which reported on the incident and its aftermath.
Pete Crow-Armstrong recently made a comment on a podcast that has generated interest among baseball fans. He jokingly expressed his amusement with the idea that Babe Ruth may not have existed. This statement was met with significant attention from the baseball community online, with many reacting as if it were a serious admission.
Further details about Pete Crow-Armstrong's comment and the reaction it sparked can be found in the Galveston County Daily News, which reported on the incident and its aftermath.
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Category: local Published: August 6, 2026 Source: Galveston County Daily News Reading time: 1 min
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