Babe Ruth was an American baseball player who is best known for his incredible hitting, charismatic personality, and significant impact on the game. Born George Herman Ruth Jr. on February 6, 1895, in Baltimore, Maryland, he became one of the most legendary figures in sports history.
Personal and Family Life
Babe Ruth was married twice. His first wife, Helen Woodford Ruth, whom he married in 1914, passed away in 1929, and they had one daughter together. Later in his life, he married Claire Merritt Hodgson in 1929, and they remained together until his death in 1948. Ruth was known for his larger-than-life persona, both on and off the field, and he garnered a massive fan base during his career.
Career and Achievements
Ruth’s baseball career started with the Boston Red Sox from 1914 to 1919, where he won three World Series titles. He was then sold to the New York Yankees, where he became a symbol of the franchise’s success, leading them to four World Series titles and seven American League pennants. By the end of his career in 1935, he had achieved numerous records, including 714 home runs, making him a baseball legend.
Death and Legacy
Babe Ruth passed away on August 16, 1948, in New York City due to throat cancer. His death marked the end of an era, and he was mourned by millions. Ruth left behind a lasting legacy in baseball, remembered not only for his records but also for his impact on the sport and popular culture. Even today, he is still regarded as one of the greatest baseball players of all time.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Speedy | 1928-04-07 | Babe Ruth |
| The Pride of the Yankees | 1942-07-14 | Babe Ruth |
| Fancy Curves | 1932-02-01 | Himself |
| Babe Ruth | 1998-08-16 | Himself (archive footage) |
| Reel Baseball: Baseball’s Golden Era the Way Americans Witnessed It | 2012-09-25 | Self (archive footage) |
| Headin’ Home | 1920-09-18 | Babe (as George Herman ‘Babe’ Ruth) |
| Home Run on the Keys | 1937-04-24 | Babe Ruth |
| The Golden Twenties | 1950-04-08 | Self (archive footage) |
| Race for the Record | 1998-01-01 | Self |
| Sports on the Silver Screen | 1997-03-16 | Self (archive footage) |