Babe Ruth

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Childhood• Babe was born on February 6, 1895.• George’s mom died when he was 17 years old.• Five of his seven brothers and sisters died before adulthood.• One day Babe was taunting the pitcher. The coach said “Babe

if you taunt him why don’t you try pitcher.” So he did and he was awesome at it. That’s how he became a pitcher.

• Babe also played the bass drum at St. Mary’s.

Why this person is famous

• Babe Ruth is famous for playing in the major leagues for 22 years.

• He had the record for the most strikeouts.

• He hit 714 homeruns and had the record for it.

• The last homerun he pointed to the outfield and hit it right there.

Adult Life

• He played for 22 years and hit 714 homeruns.

• In March of 1914, he went to play in Major League Baseball [MLB].

• Babe played pitcher and had the record for the most strikeouts and homeruns.

• On July 10, 1914, Babe went to play for the Red Sox.

Interesting Facts• Babe used a 52 ounce bat and today

MLB players use 32 ounce bats. • Babe Wrecked his car, he was

reported killed, but lived. He was arrested for going 42 miles per hour and played the next game.

• The Yankees won 6 pennants and 3 World Series in 8 years.

• George Herman Ruth was his real name.

• Fans came to games just to see Babe. They would mob the field to see him.

• Babe didn’t mean to hit the last homerun he just pointed up there . It was a happy accident.

Character Traits

• Strong– Babe Ruth is strong, because he used a 52 ounce bat when

today they use 32 ounce bats.

• Talented– He hit 714 homeruns and played for 22 years.

Biography Time Line

Feb 6, 1845

1926 Oct. 17, 1929 Jan. 1929 April 17, 1929 Aug 16, 1948

Babe Ruth was born in Baltimore, Maryland.

Babe’s mom died when he was only 17 years old. In fact, five of his seven

siblings died before

adulthood

Babe marries Helen

Woodford.

Babe Ruth’s wife Helen

died in a farm fire.

Babe Ruth marries Claire

Hodgson. She was an

actress

Babe died of cancer in

New York. He was 103

years old.

Babe Ruth