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George Herman "Babe" Ruth (February 6, 1895 – August 16, 1948) was an American professional baseball player whose career in Major League Baseball (MLB) spanned 22 seasons, from 1914 through 1935.
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Apr 3, 2014 · Baseball icon Babe Ruth set numerous records as a pitcher and slugging outfielder. He was among the first five players inducted into the sport's Hall of Fame.
Babe Ruth Bio. Fullname: George Herman Ruth; Nickname: The Bambino; Born: 2/06/1895 in Baltimore, MD; High School: Saint Mary's, Baltimore, MD; Debut: 7/11/1914; Hall of Fame: 1936; Died: 8/16/1948
As a young left-handed pitcher with the Red Sox, he was one of the game’s heroes. But later as a power-hitting outfielder for the Yankees, Ruth became an icon – transcending sport. Ruth became the first star of a world where virtually every citizen could share in common media experiences.
In 1918, the Red Sox won their fourth World Series title in seven seasons – Ruth was there for three of them – as Ruth led the American League with 11 home runs while also going 13-7 on the mound. Then in 1919, Ruth set a new single-season record with 29 home runs while recording 113 RBI.
George Herman Ruth Jr. (1895-1948), also known as Babe Ruth, remains the greatest baseball player in the history of the sport. He played for the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, and Boston Braves in a career spanning from 1914 to 1935. Ruth may be best known for his prodigious power.