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BABE RUTH. By Isiah. The early years. When George was young he often skipped school and caused trouble in his neighborhood . Babe is famous because…. Babe was famous because he was a 7-time champion.(1915,1916,1918,1923,1927,1928,1932
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BABE RUTH By Isiah
The early years When George was young he often skipped school and caused trouble in his neighborhood
Babe is famous because… • Babe was famous because he was a 7-time champion.(1915,1916,1918,1923,1927,1928,1932 • He started his career as apitcher because he was such a good hitter in 1918 he was turned into a everyday player • In 1921 he hit a record of 59 HOMERUNS • In 1927, he set a new homerun record of 60,a record that would last 34 yrs. • When he retired in 1945 he held in amazing 56 major tend records
The later years • Babe was named the greatest baseball player of all time by the sporting news • He was named the greatest base baseball player of the 20th century by sports illustrated • On June 13,1948,Babes Jersey number “3” was retired by the Yankees • In 1936,Babe was elected as one of the baseball hall of fames first five inductees • In all, Babe hit 714 homeruns , a mark that stud until 1974
Babe impacted on others lives… • When Babe died he left much of his estate to the Babe Ruth foundation for underprivledged children • Babe helped give hope to millions during the great depression with his great baseball playing
Work cited • Caring • Generous • Intelligent • Popular • Talented