Babe Ruth
By: Jessica Hartmann
Biography
George Herman Ruth was born on February 6th, 1895 in Baltimore, Maryland to George and Kate Ruth. He was one of 8 kids, although only him and his sister survived through infancy. His parents were not around much, so Babe Ruth became quite troublesome, drinking and smoking at an early age. When his parents realized all the trouble he got himself into, they became much stricter. They sent him to St. Mary’s Industrial School for Boys, which was run by monks. Brother Matthias soon became a strong mentor to the young Ruth, and he taught him how to read and write, and the difference between right from wrong. But Babe’s life really took off when he took up baseball.
'The Great Bambino"
"The House that Ruth Built"
Babe Ruth led the Yankees to great victories and achievements so that they could have the opportunity to become popular enough to build their grand stadium.
Baseball
Babe Ruth is known for his talent in the great American sport of Baseball.
Flagpole
When Ruth called his famous shot, he pointed to the flagpole in the outfield and hit it right past it.
Babe Ruth's Home Run Call
BABE RUTH'S (1932 WS) CALLED HOME RUN SHOT' RARE VIDEO & COMMENTARY
Video Questions
1. How many strikes did Babe have when he hit the homer?
2. Does everyone believe he called it?
The Great Bambino's Impact on History
Babe Ruth was the most influential baseball player of all time because he changed the game from being a slow, one hit game, to a faster paced, home run oriented game. Because of him, baseball will never be the same.