Saying goodbye to the Babe. Incredible recordings of Requiem Mass for Babe Ruth at St. Patrick's Cathedral on August 19, 1948. Ruth died on August 16th and his funeral was held at Yankee Stadium on the 17th and 18th. The mass is spread over seven records and the item comes with a 3-speed stereo turntable with built-in speakers. A solemn day captured on vinyl.