George Herman " Babe " Ruth ( – ) was an American professional baseball player whose career in Major League Baseball (MLB) spanned 22 seasons, from 1914 through 1935.
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Baseball player Babe Ruth became one of America’s most celebrated athletes in the 20th century, largely because of his home-run hitting between 1919 and 1935. One of first members of the Baseball Hall of Fame, he revolutionized America’s national game.
George Herman Ruth Jr. (1895-1948), also known as Babe Ruth, remains the greatest player in the history of baseball. 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.
Babe Ruth died in 1948 at the age of just 53 after the baseball legend was diagnosed with a rare type of throat cancer.
During his five full seasons with the Boston Red Sox, Babe Ruth established himself as one of the premier left-handed pitchers in the game, began his historic transformation from moundsman to slugging outfielder, and was part of three World Series championship teams.
Baseball fans honored him on , which was declared Babe Ruth Day for every organized baseball league in the United States. His jersey number 3 was retired at his last appearance at Yankee Stadium on , which also commemorated the stadium's 25th anniversary.
Babe Ruth, the Major League Baseball player, was born on Wednesday, , in Baltimore, Maryland. Ruth was 19 years old when he broke into the major leagues on , with the Boston Red Sox. Babe Ruth stats, height, weight, career totals, schools, positions, and more historical research are in the Baseball Almanac.