Babe Ruth Quiz

Babe Ruth was a left-handed batter. While he threw right-handed, he batted left-handed throughout his career.

Babe Ruth began his career as a highly successful left-handed pitcher for the Boston Red Sox before transitioning to a full-time hitter.

Babe Ruth was a part of three World Series champion teams with the Boston Red Sox: 1915, 1916, and 1918.

Babe Ruth's sale from the Red Sox to the Yankees occurred on December 26, 1919, but it became effective and public in January 1920, marking the beginning of the 'Curse of the Bambino.'

While he signed with the minor league Baltimore Orioles, his MLB debut was with the Boston Red Sox on July 11, 1914.

Babe Ruth hit 60 home runs in the 1927 season, a record that was famously broken by Roger Maris in 1961.

Babe Ruth retired with 714 career home runs, a record that stood for 39 years until Hank Aaron broke it in 1974.

Babe Ruth held the record for most consecutive scoreless innings pitched in the World Series (29 2/3 innings across two series) from 1918 until 1961 when Whitey Ford broke it.

The 'Called Shot' home run, where Ruth purportedly pointed to the outfield fence before hitting a home run, occurred during Game 3 of the 1932 World Series against the Chicago Cubs.

The New York Yankees retired Babe Ruth's number 3 on June 13, 1948, shortly after his death, honoring his time with the team.