Babe Ruth

Babe Ruth : biography 6 February 1895 - 16 August 1948 Ruth's penchant for hitting home runs altered how the game is played. Prior to...

Babe Ruth

Babe Ruth : biography 6 February 1895 - 16 August 1948 Once the regular season began, Ruth became a star pitcher who was also dangerous...

Babe Ruth

Babe Ruth : biography 6 February 1895 - 16 August 1948 The school's influence remained with Ruth in other ways: a lifelong Catholic, he would...

Babe Ruth

Babe Ruth : biography 6 February 1895 - 16 August 1948 Ruth has been named the greatest baseball player of all time in various surveys...

Babe Ruth

Babe Ruth : biography 6 February 1895 - 16 August 1948 Thousands of New Yorkers, including many children, stood vigil outside the hospital in Ruth's...

Babe Ruth

Babe Ruth : biography 6 February 1895 - 16 August 1948 On July 4, 1939, Ruth spoke on Lou Gehrig Day at Yankee Stadium as...

Babe Ruth

Babe Ruth : biography 6 February 1895 - 16 August 1948 There was considerable attention as Ruth reported for spring training. He did not hit...

Babe Ruth

Babe Ruth : biography 6 February 1895 - 16 August 1948 In 1934, Ruth had his last complete season. By this time, years of high...

Babe Ruth

Babe Ruth : biography 6 February 1895 - 16 August 1948 The following season started off well for the Yankees, who led the AL...

Babe Ruth

Babe Ruth : biography 6 February 1895 - 16 August 1948 During spring training in 1925 concern over Ruth's weight was a major topic of...