Mark your calendars! On February 8, St. Petersburg will welcome a stunning nine-foot statue of Babe Ruth, crafted by Plant City artist Blake Emory. The piece, titled “Babe Calls the Shot,” will be unveiled at North Shore Park in St. Petersburg, FL. The 9’2″ statue commemorates Babe Ruth’s iconic moment in the 1932 World Series when he famously pointed to the outfield before hitting a home run at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
Event Highlights:
- 9:05 AM: Preliminary softball game featuring youth from TASCO Teen Center of St. Pete.
- Canned Food Drive: Donations benefiting St. Petersburg Free Clinic will be collected on February 4, February 6, and on game day, February 8.
- 11:30 AM: Statue presentation with artist Blake Emory, Tom Stevens, and Mayor Ken Welch unveiling the sculpture.
- 11:50 AM: The Kids and Kubs Annual Local Charities Awards presentation. Over the past year, the Club has contributed $2,301 to local charities and donated 287 lbs of food to the St. Petersburg Free Clinic.
- 12:10 PM: Annual softball game featuring Mayor Welch’s City Hall Stars versus the Kids and Kubs All-Stars.
- 4:30 PM: The Babe Ruth statue will appear in the Centennial Parade, sponsored by the Azalea Neighborhood Association, on St. Petersburg’s Westside.
Additional Information:
The event is free to attend, and donations to the food drive are highly encouraged. Enjoy food truck specialties and a fun-filled day celebrating Babe Ruth’s legacy and supporting local charities.
We look forward to seeing you there!