National Babe Ruth Day

On National Babe Ruth Day, baseball fans around the world honor one of baseball's all-time great players.

George Herman "Babe" Ruth, Jr., born in Baltimore, Maryland, on February 6, 1895, was dubbed "the Bambino" and "the Sultan of Swat." He played for three franchises from 1914 to 1935, spending 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB).

Babe Ruth's baseball career began as a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. When the New York Yankees bought his 1919 contract, he became a full-time right-fielder. He helped the Yankees win seven pennants and four World Series titles, making him one of the league's most versatile hitters.

Ruth set career records for home runs, slugging percentage, runs batted in, and on-base plus slugging during his career, setting career records for home runs, slugging percentage, runs batted in, and on-base plus slugging. In 1927, he was the first player to reach 60 home runs in a season.

Ruth retired in 1935 after a brief stint with the Boston Braves. Ruth was one of the first five players to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936.

Babe Ruth was diagnosed with cancer in 1946, after suffering severe eye pain and difficulty swallowing. Ruth stayed on April 27 at Yankee Stadium as the newly proclaimed Babe Ruth Day was celebrated. Ruth spoke briefly to a crowd of nearly 60,000 people on April 27.

Babe Ruth died in his sleep on August 16, 1948, at 8:01 p.m., at the age of 53.

How to celebrate #nationalbaberuthday

In the backyard, play a game of catch. Go to the batting cages and try slugging a few Babe Ruth-style Babe Ruth-style
Buy some peanuts and Cracker Jacks before heading out to the ball game
Watch a Babe Ruth documentary or read up about this legendary baseball player
If you do, be sure to invite someone to celebrate the day with you
To post on social media, use the hashtag #NationalBabeRuthDay

History of the national babe ruth day has influenced national babe ruth day

On April 27, 1947, shortly after Ruth's cancer diagnosis, New York City hosted the first National Babe Ruth Day. Ruth attended the funeral services at Yankee Stadium to 58,339 fans. Fans applauded as dignitaries surrounded the Bambino, including Francis Spellman, Commissioner A. B. Chandler, A.L. President Will Haridge, and N.L. President Ford Frick erupted.

Although the Yankees lost 1-0 against the Washington Senators that day, they still took first place in the standings against the Chicago White Sox, despite the fact that the Yankees lost 1-0 against the Washington Senators that day. Against the Browns, the White Sox dropped a doubleheader that day.

Babe ruth FAQ

Q. What were some of Babe Ruth's nicknames?

Ruth went by several names before A. George "Babe" Ruth went by many names. As you'll see, fans, journalists, and teammates were all keen on alliteration, as you'll see: