George Herman "Babe" Ruth Jr. (February 6, 1895 – August 16, 1948). source
George Herman "Babe" Ruth Jr. (February 6, 1895 – August 16, 1948).
Babe Ruth Jr. was an American professional baseball player whose career in Major League Baseball (MLB) spanned 22 seasons, from 1914 through 1935. source
Babe Ruth Jr. was an American professional baseball player whose career in Major League Baseball (MLB) spanned 22 seasons, from 1914 through 1935.
Nicknamed of Babe Ruth "The Bambino" and "The Sultan of Swat". source
Nicknamed of Babe Ruth "The Bambino" and "The Sultan of Swat".
Babe Ruth began his MLB career as a stellar left-handed pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, but achieved his greatest fame as a slugging outfielder for the New York Yankees. source
Babe Ruth began his MLB career as a stellar left-handed pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, but achieved his greatest fame as a slugging outfielder for the New York Yankees.
Babe Ruth established many MLB batting (and some pitching) records, including career home runs (714), runs batted in (RBIs) (2,213). source
Babe Ruth established many MLB batting (and some pitching) records, including career home runs (714), runs batted in (RBIs) (2,213).
Babe Ruth is regarded as one of the greatest sports heroes in American culture. source
Babe Ruth is regarded as one of the greatest sports heroes in American culture.
Babe Ruth is considered by many to be the greatest baseball player of all time. source
Babe Ruth is considered by many to be the greatest baseball player of all time.
In 1936, Babe Ruth was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame as one of its "first five" inaugural members. source
In 1936, Babe Ruth was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame as one of its "first five" inaugural members.
In 1914, Babe Ruth was signed to play minor-league baseball for the Baltimore Orioles but was soon sold to the Red Sox. By 1916, source
In 1914, Babe Ruth was signed to play minor-league baseball for the Baltimore Orioles but was soon sold to the Red Sox. By 1916,
Babe Ruth had built a reputation as an outstanding pitcher who sometimes hit long home runs, a feat unusual for any player in the pre-1920 dead-ball era. source
Babe Ruth had built a reputation as an outstanding pitcher who sometimes hit long home runs, a feat unusual for any player in the pre-1920 dead-ball era.
Babe Ruth twice won 23 games in a season as a pitcher and was a member of three World Series championship teams with Boston. source
Babe Ruth twice won 23 games in a season as a pitcher and was a member of three World Series championship teams with Boston.
Babe Ruth wanted to play every day and was allowed to convert to an outfielder. source
Babe Ruth wanted to play every day and was allowed to convert to an outfielder.
With regular playing time, Babe Ruth broke the MLB single-season home run record in 1919. source
With regular playing time, Babe Ruth broke the MLB single-season home run record in 1919.
After that season, Red Sox owner Harry Frazee sold Babe Ruth to the Yankees amid controversy. source
After that season, Red Sox owner Harry Frazee sold Babe Ruth to the Yankees amid controversy.
In his 15 years with New York, Babe Ruth helped the Yankees win seven American League (AL) championships and four World Series championships. source
In his 15 years with New York, Babe Ruth helped the Yankees win seven American League (AL) championships and four World Series championships.
During his career, Babe Ruth led the AL in home runs during a season twelve times. source
During his career, Babe Ruth led the AL in home runs during a season twelve times.
