This work contains the heretofore unpublished memoirs of Brother
Gilbert (a.k.a. Philip F. Cairnes), the Xaverian brother generally
credited with steering the Babe to his first professional contract.
Ruth was raised by the Xaverian Brothers, a Catholic religious
order, at St. Mary's Industrial School from 1902 (when he was only
7) until 1914. These reminiscences begin with Babe Ruth's departure
from St. Mary's and concentrate on his early playing years. An
historical introduction by the editor of these memoirs, Harry
Rothgerber, details the history and relationship that existed
between this organization of Catholic educators and the man who was
to become the most influential baseball player and greatest slugger
who ever lived. Brother John Joseph Sterne, the book's forewordist,
recounts a St. Mary's band fundraising trip in which the band
accompanied the Yankees through the American League cities at the
end of the 1920 season. Several previously unpublished photos from
the Xaverian Order complement the text.
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