Babe Ruth Babe Ruth revolutionized baseball in the 1920s with his unprecedented power and charismatic presence, transforming the game from a low-scoring, strategy-driven sport into a home run spectacle. Nicknamed "The Sultan of Swat," Ruth played for the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees, amassing 714 career home runs—a record that stood for decades. He won seven World Series titles and was a two-time MVP, though the award was less formal in his era. Ruth led the league in home runs 12 times and on-base percentage ten times, combining power with plate discipline. His larger-than-life personality made him the first true sports celebrity. Despite personal flaws, his impact on baseball’s popularity was immeasurable. Ruth’s legacy endures as the archetype of the home run king and the symbol of baseball’s golden age.
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