Babe Ruth

Trivia

 * On July 18, 1918, Ruth hit a walk-off home run with a runner on first. The baserunner's run was enough to win the game, and therefore, Ruth (by a rule since modified) was credited with a triple.  His career total of 714 home runs does not reflect this non-homer.

Batting Stats
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Pitching Stats
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MLB Debut: July 11, 1914

Final Game: May 30, 1935

Years in League: 22

Teams: Boston Red Sox (1914-19) New York Yankees (1920-34) Boston Braves (1935)

Career Highlights
 * All-Star Games: 2 (1933-34)
 * World Series Champion: 7

Batted: Left

Threw: Left

Nickname: "The Babe", "The Bambino", "The Sultan of Swat"

College: None

Date of Birth: Feb. 6, 1895

Date of Death: Aug. 16, 1948

Place of Birth: Baltimore, Md.