Post on 22-Jan-2015
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George Herman Ruth Jr. was born on February 6, 1895 in Baltimore, Maryland to parents George Sr. and Kate. George Jr. was one of eight children, although only he and his sister Mamie survived. George Jr.’s parents worked long hours, leaving little time to watch over him and his sister. The lack of parental guidance allowed George Jr. to become a bit unruly, often skipping school and causing trouble in the neighborhood.
When George Jr. turned 7 years old, his parents realized he needed a stricter environment and therefore sent him to the St. Mary’s Industrial School for Boys, a school run by Catholic monks. St. Mary’s provided a strict and regimented environment that helped shape George Jr.’s future. Not only did George Jr. learn vocational skills, but he developed a passion and love for the game of baseball.
Babe Ruth, Bill Carrigan, Jack Barry and Vean Gregg of the Boston Red Sox in 1916
With the Red Sox - 1919
With New York Giants John McGraw - 1923
Yankee Team Photo - 1927
Ruth, Miller Huggins and Lou Gehrig take a break during Yankees Spring Training in St. Petersburg, Fla. 1929
The “King of Swat”
With his wife Claire - 1931
With Walter Johnson - 1932
George Sissler, Ruth and Ty Cobb
Promoting a breakfast cereal - 1933
Babe and his wife Claire dining out - 1934
Babe Ruth swings and misses during a 1934 Dodgers-Yankees game. 1934
Ruth slides safely into home during a 1934 Yankees-Tigers game
With his trainer - 1934
Signing autographs – 1934
With Lou Gehrig
1934
Waite Hoyt, Babe Ruth, Miller Huggins, Bob Muesel and Bob Shaunessey
Ruth was sold to the Boston Braves - 1935
Relaxing with a pipe - 1940
With Gary Cooper- “The Pride of the Yankees” movie set - 1942
Ruth gives hitting advice to actor William Bendix, who played the Yankees legend in the 1948 movie The Babe Ruth Story. 1948
Ted Williams receives some hitting advice from Ruth during a spring training game.1948
A fragile Babe Ruth waits to give his retirement speech - 1948
Ruth, 53, makes his final appearance at Yankee Stadium as the franchise retires his number.1948
STATISTICSHome Runs – 714
At Bat – 8398
Hits – 2873
Batting Avg. - .342
Runs – 2174
Stolen Bases – 123
Total Games Played - 2503