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Hawthorne, New York: Babe Ruth's Grave

Baseball legend George Herman "Babe" Ruth, gone since 1948. Fans leave offerings and stare at the inspirational Jesus and young ballplayer relief. Keeping Babe company: Conde Nast, Billy Martin, Dutch Schultz, Sal Mineo.

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

Address:
10 W Stevens Ave., Hawthorne, NY
Directions:
Gate of Heaven Cemetery. East of Sprain Brook Pkwy and Bradhurst Ave./Hwy 100 NE of the "circle" in the cemetery. Section 25, plot 1115, in the center of graves 3 and 4
Hours:
Gates open daily 9-4:30 Local health policies may affect hours and access.
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Babe Ruth's Grave.

Babe Ruth's Grave

Hitting one out of the park at the grave of Babe Ruth, Hawthorne, New York.

[Stu Clark, 04/10/2019]

Fans leave offerings of baseballs, bats, American flags, flowers, and empty beer containers.

Grave of Babe Ruth.

Babe Ruth's Grave

Babe Ruth's grave: Section 25, plot 1115, in the center of graves 3 and 4

[Stephanie, 07/05/2014]

Behind the Babe's grave.

Babe Ruth's Grave

Billy Martin is right behind the Babe.

[Robert C, 06/20/2013]

Babe Ruth grave.

Babe Ruth's Grave

Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Other notable burials: James Cagney and Sal Mineo.

[Joe Sullivan, 10/12/2011]

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