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Name: George Herman Ruth
Born: February 6, 1895 (Baltimore, Maryland)
Died: August 16, 1948 (New York, New York)
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 215 lbs.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
Position: Outfield, Pitcher

Career Highlights
Began his career as a left-handed pitcher with the Boston Red Sox in 1914, compiling a 78-40 record
Converted to a hitter in 1919 because of his great hitting ability
During the 1919 season, he set a new home run record (29) and led the league in runs, RBI's, and slugging percentage.
That winter Ruth was sold to the New York Yankees
He led the league in home runs in 8 of the next 10 years
He bested his own home run record by hitting 60 in 1927.


Quote about The Babe
"... I've seen them; kids, men, women, worshippers all, hoping to get his name on a torn, dirty piece of paper, or hoping for a grunt of recognition when they said, 'Hi-ya, Babe.' He never let them down; not once. He was the greatest crowd pleaser of them all." - Waite......

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