Babe Ruth
Babe Ruth, often referred to as 'The Sultan of Swat,' is one of the most legendary figures in American baseball history. Born on February 6, 1895, Ruth's larger-than-life persona and extraordinary talent transformed the sport during the 1920s. He began his career as a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox before becoming a dominant hitter after his trade to the New York Yankees in 1919. Ruth's home run prowess and charismatic presence not only led the Yankees to multiple championships but also helped popularize baseball, making it America's pastime. His impact on the game remains unparalleled, and he is often cited as one of the greatest athletes in history.
Born on Feb 06, 1895 (130 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3 | 8.00 | 0.12% | +10% | 331,002,651 | 431,913 | $21,000,000 | 27,402$ |
| Argentina | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 34,606 | $450,000 | 345$ |
| Totals | 4 | 376,198,425 | 466,519 | $21,450,000 | 27,747$ |
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United States:
Babe Ruth is a legendary Yankees player who has hit more home runs than Aaron Judge.
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United States:
He would join Sammy Sosa, Mark McGwire, and Babe Ruth as the only players with as many 50-homer campaigns.
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United States:
Judge has some work to do to reach Babe Ruth’s 659 career home runs.
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Argentina:
Babe Ruth is referenced as the iconic baseball player whose name was used by George Herman Ruth to commit fraud.
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United States:
The most expensive item of sports memorabilia ever sold belongs to Babe Ruth's jersey, which sold for $24.12 million.
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United States:
Babe Ruth’s 'called shot' jersey sold for $24 million, ranking as the most expensive game-worn sports jersey.
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United Kingdom:
The article references Babe Ruth as one of the legendary players featured by the Yankees.
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Israel:
Babe Ruth is famously associated with the 'Curse of the Bambino' after being sold by the Boston Red Sox to the New York Yankees in 1919.
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