Babe Ruth

Description: (One of the Greatest Baseball Players of All Time)

George Herman Ruth, Jr., better known as Babe Ruth, was a professional baseball player credited to have changed the game itself. A highly talented player he enjoyed a long and productive career that lasted for 22 seasons from 1914 through 1935. He was one of the most prolific hitters in the history of the game and had set such lofty career records that it took years for them to be surpassed. One of the best players to have ever graced the game, he made baseball very popular during the era he played in; he was the reigning star of the world of sports during the 1920s. Even as a student Ruth had a natural talent for playing baseball and his skills were recognized by a monk at his school who invited Jack Dunn, the owner of the Baltimore Orioles to watch the boy play. Impressed, Dunn became the boy’s mentor and guardian and had him sign a professional contract. Thus began the legendary journey of this great player and there was no looking back—Ruth would go on to become one of the most admired and respected sportsperson not just in America but also in the whole world. He was among the first five players to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Overview

Birthday February 6, 1895 (Aquarius)
Born In United States
Alternative names George Herman Ruth, The Bambino, The Sultan of Swat
Height 188 cm
City Baltimore, Maryland
Died on August 16, 1948
Spouse/Ex- Claire Merritt Ruth (m. 1929–1948), Helen Ruth (m. 1914–1929)
Parents George Herman Ruth Sr.
Katherine Schamberger
Children Dorothy Ruth, Julia
Relatives Mamie

Did you know

What was Babe Ruth's nickname? Babe Ruth's nickname was "The Bambino".
How many World Series did Babe Ruth win? Babe Ruth won a total of 7 World Series championships during his career.
What team did Babe Ruth begin his professional baseball career with? Babe Ruth began his professional baseball career with the Boston Red Sox.
What was Babe Ruth's career batting average? Babe Ruth had a career batting average of .342.
Where is Babe Ruth buried? Babe Ruth is buried in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorne, New York.
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