In the summer of 1967, on a mountain position overlooking a valley infested with North Vietnamese Army regulars, a 25-year-old Marine Sergeant did…

Perfect day. Sunny, warm, off season. No baseball, no pressure, no expectations. Just relaxation. Just fun. Just fishing. Ruth loves fishing. Always has.…

Baseball stadium. Summer afternoon. Hot, crowded, noisy. Ruth playing well. Three hits already. Team winning. Good day, great day. Should be perfect day.…

Hospital room, sixth floor. Memorial Hospital, New York. Morning light filtering through window. Weak light. Gray light. Sad light. Man in bed. Not…

First pitch inside too inside. Ruth jumps back. Ball whistles past ribs. Close. Too close. Not accident. Message pitch. Warning shot. Ruth steps…

Yankee Stadium. Hot summer afternoon. Ruth steps into batter’s box. Grips bat. Plants feet. Ready. Pitcher on mound stares at him. Not normal…

Morning. Hotel room Pittsburgh. Ruth wakes up slowly, body aching, knees stiff, back tight. Gets out of bed carefully, each movement deliberate, each…

Baseball field, sunny afternoon, Yankees playing opposing team. Ruth steps up to plate, bat in hands, ready to swing. Then hears voice from…

Chicago. Busy restaurant, fancy place, white tablecloths, crystal glasses, live jazz band playing every table full. Wealthy people, important people, politicians, businessmen, celebrities.…

Yankees manager’s office. Miller Huggin sitting at desk, head in hands, exhausted, frustrated, season going well. Team winning. Ruth hitting home runs. But…