The Babe's body was laid at Yankee Stadium for over 200,000 fans to pay their respects. Babe Ruth's funeral was held at St. Patrick's Cathedral on August 19, 1948. Over 6,500 people jammed into the church to say goodbye to the Babe. Francis Cardinal Spellman presided over the Mass. He is buried at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant, New York.
Game called by darkness - let the curtain fall.
No more remembered thunder sweeps the field. No more the ancient echoes hear the call to one who wore so well sword and shield. The 'Big Guy's' left us with the night to face, and there is no one who can take his place. If I'da known I was going to live this long, I'da taken better care of myself. The Yankees captain was eulogized by Terence Cardinal Cooke.