THE LIFE & LEGEND OF BABE RUTH
February 6, 1895
George Herman Ruth is born in Baltimore, Maryland.
July 11, 1914
ruth makes his major league debut with boston as a pitcher.
May 6, 1915
ruth slugs the 1st of his 714 home runs against his Future team, New york.
September 27, 1919
RUTH HITS HIS 29TH HOME RUN OF THE SEASON, BREAKING SOCKS SEABOLD’S 17-YEAR RECORD OF 16.
January 20, 1920
THREE DAYS AFTER PROHIBITION BEGINS, RUTH IS SOLD BY BOSTON TO NEW YORK, UNLEASHING THE “CURSE OF THE BAMBINO.”
September 29, 1920
RUTH HITS HIS 54th home run, breaking his own record of 29.
October 2, 1921
for the 3rd season in a row, RUTH breaks the single season home run record with 59.
September 22, 1923
RUTH wins his only mvp award – At the time, players could only win the mvp once.
September 30, 1927
RUTH HITS HIS infamous 60th home RUN, BREAKING HIS RECORD once again. This time the RECORD WOULD STAND UNTIL 1961.
October 1, 1932
Ruth hits his “Called shot” HOME RUN IN GAME 3 OF THE WORLD SERIES AGAINST CHICAGO, FURTHER ADDING TO HIS LEGACY.
February 26, 1935
ruth is traded to the boston braves.
May 25, 1935
ruth collects the final hits of his career, hitting 3 home runs and finishing with 714.
May 30, 1935
the immortal babe ruth plays his final game.
February 2, 1936
RUTH, and 4 other players, are selected to be inducted into the inaugural class of the baseball hall of fame.
April 27, 1947
Babe ruth day is celebrated around the league, with ruth appearing for the final time at yankee stadium.
September 1947
Ruth, suffering from cancer, was perhaps the first patient to ever receive a combination of chemotherapy and radiation. The results were published nationwide, with ruth’s participation remaining secret. Ultimately, the approach helped shape the future of cancer treatment, which according to many, was the most important contribution of his storied life.
August 16, 1948