0005 - The Babe Ruth Collection - Harry The Hat - 32-22 - 14m42s

Way ball, baby with Babe Ruth, baby! The United States Navy brings you the adventures of Babe Ruth. And here to tell you about the immortal Babe is the man who knew him so well, his pile of popular sports reporter Steve Martin.

There was a fellow called Harry the Hat, another one named Babe Ruth, and a young sports writer named Steve Martin. And there was a bit of feud which changed all of their lives. But before I tell you how the big fella and I got to be lifelong friends when he saved my job and my future, maybe we ought to think about your future too.

And I'm talking to you young fellas of 17 or more. I've been either the regular navy or in the reserve since I was 17, and when I tell you that navy life is a good life, I know what I'm talking about.

It's not only good but it's productive, important. It was in the navy that my love of sports really blossomed when I discovered that I should write about them as well as play them. And the same thing has happened to thousands of other young men. They've made lifelong friends, found their futures in their hometown Navy, the U.S. Naval Reserve. Yes, the Naval Reserve offers the

opportunity to study a trade, and at the same time enjoy membership in an organization that's made up of friends working and playing together, while enjoying the great privilege of helping to keep America strong. Yes, sir, find out about your hometown Navy, the U.S. Naval Reserve.

If you're over 17 and want to get in on a good thing, join the United States Naval Reserve, your hometown Navy. You can do it very easily by contacting your local Navy recruiting office. You make a lot of sense to me, Steve. Thanks, Jack.