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George Herman " Babe " Ruth (February 6, 1895 – August 16, 1948) was an American professional baseball player whose career in Major League Baseball (MLB) spanned 22 seasons, from 1914 through 1935.
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Oct 21, 2024 · Babe Ruth (born February 6, 1895, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.—died August 16, 1948, New York, New York) was chosen as one of the first five members of the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936, a year after he finished his career.
Babe Ruth died on August 16, 1948, from a type of throat cancer. He underwent hormone therapy, and surgery in an attempt to treat his cancer. He was also one of the first cancer patients to receive sequential radiation and chemotherapy treatment. The treatments were not successful.
Babe Ruth Bio. Fullname: George Herman Ruth; Nickname: The Bambino; Born: 2/06/1895 in Baltimore, MD; High School: Saint Mary's, Baltimore, MD; Debut: 7/11/1914; Hall of Fame: 1936; Died: 8/16/1948
Feb 1, 2015 · ‘Babe Ruth’ (1895-1948) – Influential baseball star, who dominated the sport in the 1920s and early 1930s – setting new records and raising the popularity of the game. One of the first great stars to transcend sport and became a national icon – epitomised the ‘American Dream’ and the era of ‘The Roaring Twenties’.
Babe Ruth: His Life and Legend. George Herman Ruth overshadowed the game – and remains to this day the very essence of baseball. His career, on and off the field, made him one of the most famous Americans to have ever lived.
Babe Ruth, orig. George Herman Ruth, (born Feb. 6, 1895, Baltimore, Md., U.S.—died Aug. 16, 1948, New York, N.Y.), U.S. baseball player, one of the greatest hitters and most popular figures in the sport’s history.
George Herman Ruth Jr. (1895-1948), also known as Babe Ruth, remains 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 spanning from 1914 to 1935. Ruth may be best known for his prodigious power.
Feb 5, 2024 · But let's give it a shot. As we celebrate Ruth's birthday, let's take a look at 10 statistics from his illustrious career that stand the test of time. 1. While Aaron and later Barry Bonds ultimately surpassed Ruth's 714 career home runs, he remains the all-time leader in OPS (1.164) and OPS+ (206).