Babe Ruth | ||
(1895 - 1948) | ||
George Herman Ruth, Jr., also known as "Babe", "The Great Bambino", "The Sultan of Swat", "The Colossus of Clout", and "The King Of Crash", was an American Major League baseball player from 1914-1935 Although he spent most of his career as an Outfielder with the New York Yankees, Ruth actually began his career as a successful starting pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. Ruth hit 60 home runs in 1927. It stood as the single season home run record for 34 years. With Ruth on the team, the Yankees won seven American League pennants and four World Series titles. He played his final Major League season with the Boston Braves in 1935. In 1936, Ruth became one of the first five players elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame |
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