Babe Ruth

He is perhaps the greatest sports hero in American history.

George Herman “Babe” Ruth, Jr., was more than just a ballplayer – he was a beloved public figure whose popularity at one time seemed to transcend that of baseball itself. Profane and earthy, “The Babe” had a warmth of spirit about him that both electrified and inspired the nation. In his lifetime, he set several Major League records – the most notable of which took place in 1927 when he hit a record-breaking 60 home runs in a single season.

From his early childhood in Baltimore to the infamous 1919 sale by the Boston Red Sox to his glory years with the New York Yankees, BIOGRAPHY^® takes an in-depth look at the immortal slugger who swatted his way into the hearts of baseball fans forever.