Babe Ruth: Face Of Baseball In The 1920's

When you think of the game of baseball, most people would know that name Babe Ruth. Babe Ruth was the face of baseball in the 1920s. Ruth set many records and left his unique mark on the game of baseball. Ruth was arrogant at times, but his skills on the field are what kept him in the game. Ruth won many championships, and many press awards. His rough childhood is what set him up for his amazing baseball career. Setting many records and engraving his name into the game of baseball forever, Babe Ruth is a lifelong legend still today. Babe Ruth’s life will always be remembered by his accomplishments and his memorable actions on the field. “Born on February 6, 1895, George Herman Ruth was born to his father working long hours, and his mother

Despite being an amazing pitcher, Ruth was an astounding hitter. Ruth was said by many people to have a natural slugger swing. Also, Ruth was the most arrogant when he was at the plate. One of his most memorable actions while at the plate was his point to center field, Calling his shot. Ruth received his first major league hit on October 2nd, 1914. Afterwards, there was no turning back. Ruth begane to go on hot streaks where he would bat extremely well. In a 10 game stretch at Fenway Park, Ruth batted .469 (15-for-32) and slugged .969. Some of Ruth’s best accomplishments came with the bat. “Ruth is a member of the 600 home run club, and had a record 40 home runs in each of his 11 seasons.” (Smithsonian)” Ruth was also a 7 time American League winner and a 4 time World Series winner.” (Smithsonian) Ruth was a multiple time homerun leader, and has the record for the highest all-time slugging

Babe Ruth was both adored and hated by people. His arrogance sometimes got the best of him. He was known to be cocky, and some coaches called him repulsive. Coaches referred to him as a headache. “In 1919, Ruth was holding out for the management to double his salary. He wa threatening to become a boxer.”(Wood) After playing for the Red Sox, Ruth was traded to the Yankees, where he was most known to play. Ruth played with players like Lou Gehrig, and Waite Hoyte. Babe Ruth was one of the best baseball players ever. He collected many nicknames over the years. For example, The great Bambino, the Colossus of Clout, and the Sultan of