The Great Bambino: Babe Ruth's Life in Pictures
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It's been more than 100 years since George Herman "Babe" Ruth Jr. first made his mark on baseball, and time has only added to his legend. As his plaque in Baseball's Hall of Fame reads, "Greatest drawing card in history of baseball. Holder of many home run and other batting records." But numbers don't come close to telling the full history of the Sultan of Swat. From his earliest days growing up on the rough streets of Baltimore to his anything-goes embrace of fame and success, the Babe remains among the greatest athletes of all time. Uncover the real story behind the man through rare images and detailed descriptions of his life, on field and off. In this book you'll discover: Ruth's early introduction to baseball at reform school, His rise-and setbacks-as a young pro, The truth behind why Babe was sent to the Yankees, An inside look at his marriages, family and friendships, The legend of the "Called Shot" and what actually happened Plus, read about how Babe may have helped start baseball's push toward integration, his fellow heroes of Murderers' Row, the historic days of The House That Ruth Built-and what he still means to sports today. Book jacket.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1951274563
ISBN13:9781951274566
Release Date:March 2021
Publisher:Centennial Books
Length:192 Pages
Weight:1.45 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 8.4" x 9.1"
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