Lonnie Shelton behind the wheel of his new collectible

In 1948 the Ford Motor Co. presented baseball great Babe Ruth with a new Lincoln Continental two-door hardtop coupe to show their appreciation for his tireless devotion 
to Little Leaguers and the sport of baseball. It is believed to be the last car Ruth ever 
drove before he died of cancer in August of that year. 

Lonnie Shelton, a big Ruth and baseball fan from Pampa, Texas, recently acquired 
the car for an undisclosed amount. The “Yankee” blue colored car had been parked
the past 35 years in a couple of museums in Minnesota and Texas. The new owner
said it has 81,000 original miles on it. 

The “Bambino”… George Herman Ruth, Jr.

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Jack and Jill is a bimonthly magazine for children 7 to 10 years old featuring
short stories, articles, games, comics, and educational activities. It was first
launched by Curtis Publishing Company in 1938, making it one of the oldest magazines for kids.

(AP) – Alex Karras’ condition has deteriorated and the NFL team he
played for is extending its sympathies.

The Detroit Free Press and Detroit News reported the former All-Pro
defensive lineman and actor has been given only a few days to live
because of recent kidney failure.

"The entire Detroit Lions family is deeply saddened to learn of the news
regarding the condition of one of our all-time greats, Alex Karras," Lions
president Tom Lewand said in a statement released by the team late
Monday night. "Perhaps no player in Lions history attained as much
success and notoriety for what he did after his playing days as did Alex.

The 77-year-old Karras has been suffering from dementia. He is among
the many former NFL players suing the league regarding the treatment
of head injuries. Detroit drafted him 10th overall out of Iowa in 1958 and
he was a standout for 12 seasons.

Karras may be even better well known for his work as an actor, including
being a lovable father in the 1980s sitcom "Webster." He also played the
role of Mongo in the 1974 comedy classic "Blazing Saddles," in which he
said, "Mongo only pawn in game of life," and punched out a horse.

Recently, his wife said his quality of life has been made worse because
of head injuries sustained during his playing career. Karras turned 77
July 15.

Update: After returning to his Los Angeles home with family, Karras died
in the morning hours of October 10.

The ABC-TV sitcom ran from 1983 to 1987

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