How did Babe Ruth leave a lasting mark on America?
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heres hte whole story in nutshell       On Feb. 6, 1895, 111 years ago, a legend was born. Today we celebrate the birth and life of George Herman Ruth, Jr., more commonly known as Babe Ruth, or arguably the best baseball player of all time. \n\nBabe Ruth once said, “Never let the fear of striking out get in your way.” His confidence and perseverance are what led to his success. This legendary sports figure continues to inspire millions by his astounding accomplishments in baseball. \n\nThroughout his record-setting career, Babe amazed fans with his abilities. His career .690 slugging percentage is the highest total in the history of Major League Baseball. He remains the only player ever to hit three home runs in a World Series game on two separate occasions – Game 4 of the 1926 Series and Game 4 of the 1928 Series. In 1927, his 60 home runs accounted for 14 percent of all home runs in the American League. \n\nBabe was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936. He was honored as the American League’s Most Valuable Player in 1923 and the American League All-Star in 1933 and 1934. Throughout his career, he also won 12 American League Homerun Titles. \n\nPosthumously, Babe continues to receive honors. He was named to the Major League Baseball All-Century Team in 1999. The Associated Press named him Athlete of the Century that same year. ESPN recognized Babe as one of the Athletes of the Century as well. \n\nHistory will remember Babe Ruth as an incredible athlete whose name will forever be synonymous with greatness in baseball. On his birthday, February 6, we celebrate his legacy.
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Josh Gibson indoubtly. He is the best ballplayer to live. It could be argued that he cannot be compared with Ruth because he never played in the MLB. But I believe that the pitching was just as tough in the Negro Leagues and even the life was tougher.
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more like BALCO BONDS he is a dicrace to baseball he should have an * next to his records. babe ruth and hank arron deserve to be worshiped by baseball fans not bonds and this all his store bought talent.\n\nwho would hit more homeruns the babe or bond on steroids.\n\nanswer babe 100,000 bonds 713!!!!!!!!
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What a sad day in baseball when a cheater ties a record of a true baseball player. Ruth will always be better than Bonds.
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The big one was the curse of the Babe. \n\nBoston traded Babe Ruth to the Yankees and that's when they started losing... and when the Yankees started winning.\n\nBoston always had a good team. ALWAYS... but they never won until 2 years ago.
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Babe Ruth sticks closer to MLB rules, keeping baselines and pitching distances standard, while Little League reduces baseline and pitching distances for younger players.  So technically, one could say Babe Ruth is more challenging I suppose.\n\nHope this helps.
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Good Question, I base my answer on how they Master or improve the sport they play in.\n\n\n 1. Baseball-- Babe Ruth\n BGeorge Herman "Babe" Ruth was an American original, baseball's first great slugger and the most celebrated athlete of his time. The southpaw hurler debuted with the Red Sox, winning 89 games in six years while setting the World Series record for consecutive scoreless innings. "The Sultan of Swat" converted to the outfield full-time after his sale to the Yankees in 1920 and led New York to seven American League pennants and four World Series titles. He finished with 714 home runs, leading the league 12 times.\n \n2. Basketball -- Micheal Jordan\nHonors: Six-time NBA champion (1991-93, 1996-98); MVP (1988, '91, '92, '96, '98); 10-time All-NBA First Team (1987-93, 1996-98); All-NBA Second Team (1985); Defensive Player of the Year (1988); Nine-time All-Defensive First Team (1988-93, 1996-98); Rookie of the Year (1985); 14-time All-Star; All-Star MVP (1988, '96, '98); One of 50 Greatest Players in NBA History ('96); Olympic gold medalist (1984, '92).\n\n3. Johhny Unitas\nthe time of his retirement in 1973, Johnny Unitas, the superstar quarterback of the Baltimore Colts, held virtually every career passing record that existed in the National Football League. Since that time, some of those records have been surpassed.\nOne record, however, still remains and may be one of the NFL's few unbreakable records. Comparable to Joe Dimaggio's 56-game hit streak, Unitas compiled a string of 47 straight games in which he threw at least one touchdown pass.\n\n 4. Boxing ----Ali \nTHE SELF-proclaimed "Greatest of All Time," Ali had a pretty good idea of what he was talking about. He became the first man to win the heavyweight title three times and revolutionized the sport by introducing a style that went against many of the game's sacred teachings\n\n 5. Tennis -- Billie Jean King\nBillie Jean Moffitt King began blazing through the tennis world in 1960 when she first appeared in women's rankings at No, 4. She was 17. For more than two decades she continued as a force in the game as the all-time Wimbledon champion, frequently the foremost player, a crusader in building the female professional game and a million-dollar-plus winner on the tour.
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George H. Ruth.  He may have been able to make the Hall of Fame as a pitcher... we will never know thanks to the Red Sox owner wanting to finance a play.
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i think the focus is on the fact ruth's record (and aaron's record for that matter) has stood the test of time. no one has even come close for years and years. that is why it is such a big deal.\n\nfrankly i think he should stop now and not taint the record books (and ruth's memory) by going any further. he deserves an * more than maris ever did...
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Babe Ruth! The Babe is a legend! the greatest baseball player of all times!
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First of all Babe Ruth was NOT FAT. His playing height and weight for most of his career was 6'2" 215lbs. Hardly fat. Everyone else around him was smaller for the most part. He was truly a larger athlete. I think I read a study once that said his body type would be most comparable in today's game to Rich Aurillia now of the Cincinnati Reds. A middle infielder in today's game.\n\nThat said. Whether it be coming out of High School (most likely) or College Babe Ruth would be a pitcher in today's game. Because he wouldn't have the mass to take pitches out the way modern sluggers do. He'd most likely be developed fully into a starting pitcher for a National League club (so he can hit). A successful pitcher at that. Most likely a "crafty" lefty in the mold of Tom Glavine. He'd probably win 300 games. Many who played with him said he was such a good pitcher he'd have won 350 games. He'd also be one of the more prolific hitting pitchers out there right now.
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This racism thing is really really old. \n\nBonds has always been a selfish player. His fights with teamates go back to the start of his career. He's never been a team player. Bonds had a way of opening his mouth and insulting his teamates or glorifying Bonds early in his career so he quit talking to the media at all for many years. \n\nIt's not an allegation, the only thing in question is whether Bonds knowingly used steroids. Considering that before he started using steroids he rarely reached the 40 HR mark, that the age he suddenly hit 50+ HRs was an age that should have seen his power numbers in decline and the fact that as soon as he stopped his power numbers did decline dramatically is furthor proof. \n\nThere was a previous question about the Ruth thing. Simple thing is Ruth was the Bambino. He invented HR hitting. Ruth won his first HR crown as a pitcher who got to hit only every 4th day or an occasional pinch hitting appearance. Ruth still defines power as Ruth needed 5,000 fewer ABs than anyone one else to hit 650+ HRs. \n\nAaron's record when it falls will have the same shine. Aaron was not a power hitter, he just plain hit well and lots of those fell for Home runs. Wasn't until Aaron's last few seasons that he really swung for the fences. One day somebody will pass his record. Then somebody will pass the record that past Aaron's, however on the way people will make a big deal about Aaron being passed even when he no longer holds the record.
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I doubt it.  He's had his sights set on Ruth's 714 for years.  Now that he finally has it, I don't think he'd give it up for a ring.  That's not where his legacy lies.\n\nBesides, he may just play for an AL team next year as a DH, so even if the Giants continue to suck, he might catch on with a World Series team yet.
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Babe Ruth was 17-5 against the Yankees.  That's a .773 winning percentage, and about the best that I can find.
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It was hit on May 6, 1915. He was pitching as a member of the Boston Red Sox against the NY Yankees. That game was played at the Polo Grounds. Ruth took Yankees pitcher Jack Warhop deep in the top of the third, and added two more hits later that day.
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Babe Ruth was sold because the red sox owner at the time got rid of all his great players to take the money and put it into a broadway musical. His broadway show flopped. The yankees got babe ruth and it took the sox 86 years to win another world series
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There are 3 different cards of Babe Ruth issued in 1927.  \n\n1. American Caramel E-126  Card #38  $1500\n2. Exhibit PostCard     $600\n3. York Caramel E-210  Card #6    $1300\nlinks to pictures are below (in order above)\n\nThe prices are from the 2000 Beckett Almanac of Baseball Cards and Collectibles and are in EX-MT condition. Condition is very important if you have a card in good condition that is verified by one of the grading services (PSA, BGS) it could go for much more.  However if the card is in bad condition it will go down considerably.  The other thing to watch out for in older cards is reprints as these are both about $1.