George Herman Ruth Jr. (1895-1948), also known as Babe Ruth, was 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 which ran from 1914 to 1935.
Ruth is perhaps best known for his prodigious power. He set numerous records during his career, including most home runs in a season (60 in 1927) which stood until 1961. He also held the record for career home runs (714) which lasted until 1974.
In addition to his hitting prowess, Ruth was a skilled pitcher early in his career, and led the Red Sox to three World Series championships before being traded to the Yankees in 1919. With the Yankees, Ruth won four World Series titles and became a cultural icon known as “The Sultan of Swat” and “The Bambino.”
Ruth was known for his larger-than-life personality and his love of the good life. Ruth was beloved by fans and remains a titan of American sports history.
