Babe Ruth
Baseball player for the Boston Red Sox
Born
February 6th, 1895
130 years ago
Died
August 16th, 1948
76 years ago — 53 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A legendary American baseball player and coach, played in Major League Baseball primarily for the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. Renowned for hitting prowess, transformed baseball with a powerful batting style. Achieved significant success in his career, leading teams to multiple championships. After finishing playing career, transitioned to coaching, sharing expertise with younger players, and remained a beloved figure in the sport.
Led the Boston Red Sox to 3 championships
Set a record with 714 career home runs
Played for the New York Yankees and won 7 championships
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