On October 17, 1914, legendary baseball player and Baltimore native Babe Ruth was married to Mary Ellen Woodford at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Ellicott City.

Written By Kaylie Mellott

On October 17, 1914, legendary baseball player and Baltimore native Babe Ruth was married to Mary Ellen Woodford at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Ellicott City. Ruth played minor league baseball in Baltimore but had been sold to the Red Sox in 1914, where he met his future wife. Maryland became a destination for marriages because it did not require a blood test, a waiting period, or a witness. Because of its historic charm and churches of multiple denominations, Ellicott City had become a preferred location for marriages.

By: Mark Stout

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Kaylie Mellott
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