Babe Ruth Timeline by Danerian Actlis

February 6 1895

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Babe Ruth was born

1902

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At the age of 7 Babe Ruth parents were struggling to manage his behavior so they sent him to St. Mary's Industrial School for Boys, a reform school in Baltimore.

1904

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His parents send him there at the age of 9 and he mostly lives his childhood there it was a very strict environment. But was doing good in the baseball program

1908

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At age 13 he played baseball for the St. Mary’s team when Brother Matthias, a Christian Brother at the school, took him under his wing. Brother Matthias recognized Ruth's talent and coached him in the game. Ruth played in the school's baseball games, gaining a reputation as a promising pitcher.

1912

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At 17 Babe Ruth Talents were noticed by a scout named Jack Dunn. Dunn, who was affiliated with the Baltimore Orioles, saw potential in the young Ruth and offered him a contract. This marked the beginning of Ruth's professional baseball career.

1914

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At age 19, Babe Ruth signed with the Baltimore Orioles, a minor league team. His talent as a pitcher quickly stood out, and after just a few months, Ruth was called up to the Boston Red Sox.

1914

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Ruth debuted with the Boston Red Sox in July. He was initially used as a pitcher and had great success, posting a 2.44 ERA in his rookie season.

1916

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Ruth had his best season as a pitcher, leading the American League with a 1.75 ERA and helping the Red Sox win the World Series in 1916.

1918

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Ruth’s bat began to show promise. He hit 11 home runs, a career high at the time, and was becoming known for his powerful hitting, though he was still primarily a pitcher.

1919

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December 26, 1919: Babe Ruth was sold by the Red Sox to the New York Yankees for $100,000 (an enormous sum at the time). This trade, known as the "Curse of the Bambino", is often cited as the beginning of the Yankees’ dominance in baseball.

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1920-1934 - New York Yankees (Hitter)

1920: Ruth transitioned to an outfielder and became an everyday hitter, leaving his pitching days behind. His bat immediately exploded, and he hit 54 home runs in 1920, breaking the single-season home run record.
1921: Ruth hit 59 home runs, setting another new record.
1923: Ruth led the Yankees to their first World Series title in 1923, hitting a home run in the World Series and continuing his dominance at the plate.
1924-1927: Ruth's dominance continued throughout the 1920s. He became the first player to hit 60 home runs in a season in 1927, a record that stood for 34 years. The Yankees won several pennants during this period, and Ruth's larger-than-life persona turned him into a national icon.
1927: Ruth and the Yankees dominated Major League Baseball. They were known for the legendary "Murderer's Row," a lineup that included Ruth and other stars like Lou Gehrig. The Yankees won the World Series that year, and Ruth hit 60 home runs, which was an unprecedented achievement.

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1932: Ruth led the Yankees to another World Series championship, but by this time, his body had started to show the wear of his intense playing style and lifestyle.
1933: Ruth played in the inaugural All-Star Game and hit a home run. He also was named the Sporting News Major League Player of the Year in 1933, despite his age.
1934: Ruth’s physical condition declined, and his performance began to drop off. He was still a great hitter but not at the peak levels of his prime years.

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1935: Ruth’s final season came with the Boston Braves in the National League. At the age of 40, Ruth’s power had diminished, and after hitting only six home runs, he retired from baseball in June 1935. His time with the Braves was short-lived, but it marked the end of an era.

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1936: Babe Ruth was among the first five players inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936.

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7× World Series Champion (1915, 1916, 1918 with Boston; 1923, 1927, 1928, 1932 with New York Yankees)
12× American League Home Run Leader
Career Home Runs: 714 (third all-time at the time of his retirement, now fourth)
Career Batting Average: .342
Hall of Fame Inductee: 1936 (first-ever class)

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1948: On August 16, 1948, Ruth passed away from cancer at the age of 53. His impact on the game was immeasurable, as he transformed the sport and became an American cultural icon.