Babe Ruth announces retirement from MLB after 22 seasons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 5:29 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Babe Ruth announced his retirement from Major League Baseball on June 2, 1935, during a game against the Giants. The announcement came amid tensions with Boston Braves President Emil Fuchs, whom Ruth accused of double-crossing him. Teammates showed relief at his departure, citing a one-man show dynamic that had impacted team morale and performance. Ruth’s discontent stemmed from being denied the opportunity to represent baseball at a reception for the French liner Normandie, leading to his decision to go on the voluntarily retired list amid a knee injury. His release was made public hours afterward by Fuchs, who criticized Ruth's actions.
- •Ruth retires during a game against the Giants
- •Tension with Braves President Emil Fuchs leads to retirement
- •Teammates relieved over Ruth's departure
- •Ruth cites inability to represent baseball at an event
- •Fuchs publicly criticizes Ruth's conduct
- 5:29 PMYahoo Sports — Immediate aftermath of Babe Ruth's retirement: Bitter teammates, double-crossings and a French cruise ship (SN Archive — 1935)
"Babe Ruth officially announced his retirement on June 2, 1935 and not everyone was thrilled at the timing.
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