Babe and Baseball – True Reflections of Americana
Focus
Discover the important connection between early American Baseball, Babe Ruth and race. I’ll explore, the game, which has been described as American pastime and the racial chasm between its growing immigrant populations during the 1920’s. Baseball was an important component of American culture that grew and helped to connect society in many facets.
Importance
During the 1920’s, baseball was a broad barometer for all things American. Baseball established an early relationship within society. The formation of this sport establish a connection to tranquility and family time that was a perfect reflection of society. Baseball wasn’t immune from all the societal ills that plagued our country from discrimination, segregation to war related patriotism to everything sports related. Who better to cast a light on the 1920’s but the biggest star of them all but Babe Ruth? Born George Herman Ruth, Jr., he was or is the sport’s greatest star born during an era where celebrity status created a legacy that continues to shine to this day.
Synopsis
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Raised in Baltimore, one of eight children. He was somewhat of a roughneck and was sent off to boarding school for boys where he learned the game of baseball. He was more than just a hitter. Most admirers only recognized him as a hitter but he was an accomplished pitcher. Soon his hitting would dwarf his pitching and in an era dominated by legendary pitchers. Babe Ruth would begin his onslaught on the record books in the 1920’s and his legendary status would just be ascending. Bath helped usher in this new offensive approach to baseball with record after record. The long ball era of baseball had