Quote#Books & Reading
Quote byBabe Ruth · 1895–1948
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Telegram sent on July 9, 1927; reproduced in "Babe Ruth's Sax", Variety (July 20, 1927), p. 25.
English (original)
, Paramount Theatre, New York Many thanks for your saxophone received here today. I have never taken lessons but will start practicing every night and hope the hotel guests will not complain. You said you were sending book that would tell me how to play saxophone. Sorry, book not received. Best wishes. Babe Ruth
— Babe Ruth
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