Babe Ruth

Date of Birth: February 6, 1895

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Date of Death: August 16, 1948

Biography

George Herman “Babe” Ruth Jr., widely regarded as one of the greatest sports heroes in American culture, was a professional baseball player whose career in Major League Baseball (MLB) spanned 22 seasons, from 1914 through 1935. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Ruth began his MLB career as a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox but achieved his greatest fame as a slugging outfielder for the New York Yankees. His prowess on the field and charismatic personality made him a larger-than-life figure and an enduring icon of the sport. Ruth’s impact on baseball was profound. He set numerous records, including career home runs (714), runs batted in (RBIs) (2,213), and slugging percentage (.690), many of which stood for decades. His ability to draw crowds helped bolster the popularity of baseball during the 1920s and 1930s, a period often referred to as the “Golden Age of Baseball.” After retiring from playing, Ruth worked in various capacities within baseball, including as a coach and a goodwill ambassador for the sport.

5 Interesting Facts about Babe Ruth

1. Babe Ruth was one of the first five players inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936.

2. He began his career as a left-handed pitcher and was one of the best in the league before becoming an outfielder.

3. Ruth hit 60 home runs in the 1927 season, a single-season record that stood for 34 years.

4. He was known for his larger-than-life personality and was a frequent guest on radio shows and in films.

5. Babe Ruth’s number 3 jersey was retired by the New York Yankees in 1948, shortly before his death.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Babe Ruth

1. “Every strike brings me closer to the next home run.”

2. “Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world.”

3. “Never let the fear of striking out get in your way.”

4. “Heroes get remembered, but legends never die.”

5. “It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the height of his career, Babe Ruth’s net worth was estimated to be around $800,000, which is equivalent to approximately $10 million today when adjusted for inflation.

Children

Babe Ruth had two daughters: Dorothy Ruth, who was born out of an earlier relationship and adopted by Ruth and his first wife Helen, and Julia Ruth Stevens, who was adopted by Ruth and his second wife Claire.