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George Herman Ruth Jr. was born on February 6, 1895 in Baltimore, Maryland to parents George Sr. and Kate. George Jr. was one of eight children, although only he and his sister Mamie survived. George Jr.’s parents worked long hours, leaving little time to watch over him and his sister. The lack of parental guidance allowed George Jr. to become a bit unruly, often skipping school and causing trouble in the neighborhood.

When George Jr. turned 7 years old, his parents realized he needed a stricter environment and therefore sent him to the St. Mary’s Industrial School for Boys, a school run by Catholic monks. St. Mary’s provided a strict and regimented environment that helped shape George Jr.’s future. Not only did George Jr. learn vocational skills, but he developed a passion and love for the game of baseball.

Babe Ruth, Bill Carrigan, Jack Barry and Vean Gregg of the Boston Red Sox in 1916

With the Red Sox - 1919

With New York Giants John McGraw - 1923

Yankee Team Photo - 1927

Ruth, Miller Huggins and Lou Gehrig take a break during Yankees Spring Training in St. Petersburg, Fla. 1929

The “King of Swat”

With his wife Claire - 1931

With Walter Johnson - 1932

George Sissler, Ruth and Ty Cobb

Promoting a breakfast cereal - 1933

Babe and his wife Claire dining out - 1934

Babe Ruth swings and misses during a 1934 Dodgers-Yankees game. 1934

Ruth slides safely into home during a 1934 Yankees-Tigers game

With his trainer - 1934

Signing autographs – 1934

With Lou Gehrig

1934

Waite Hoyt, Babe Ruth, Miller Huggins, Bob Muesel and Bob Shaunessey

Ruth was sold to the Boston Braves - 1935

Relaxing with a pipe - 1940

With Gary Cooper- “The Pride of the Yankees” movie set - 1942

Ruth gives hitting advice to actor William Bendix, who played the Yankees legend in the 1948 movie The Babe Ruth Story. 1948

Ted Williams receives some hitting advice from Ruth during a spring training game.1948

A fragile Babe Ruth waits to give his retirement speech - 1948

Ruth, 53, makes his final appearance at Yankee Stadium as the franchise retires his number.1948

STATISTICSHome Runs – 714

At Bat – 8398

Hits – 2873

Batting Avg. - .342

Runs – 2174

Stolen Bases – 123

Total Games Played - 2503