Don't Know Beach About History: Short Histories of Long Beach

Babe Ruth Gets Arrested in Long Beach!, Part One

August 13, 2020 Long Beach Public Library Season 1 Episode 4
Don't Know Beach About History: Short Histories of Long Beach
Babe Ruth Gets Arrested in Long Beach!, Part One
Show Notes

In 1927, legendary baseballer Babe Ruth was arrested before his scheduled appearance at the State Theater, a vaudeville house in Long Beach, California.
In this two-part episode, we take a deep dive into the Sultan of Swat's epic visit to Long Beach--complete with Prohibition-era boozing, duck hunting, and an unhinged plane flight to make it to the show on time--and detail the events that led to the Babe's arrest for violating child labor laws.