Babe Ruth
B.Feb 6, 1895-Aug 16, 1948
Baseball Player

Babe Ruth Hand-Picked Quotes

Babe Ruth, celebrated as one of baseball's legendary figures, achieved fame through an extraordinary blend of talent, determination, and magnetism. His contributions to baseball went beyond mere numbers; he not only set records but also fundamentally changed the way the game was played, gaining acclaim both inside and outside the sporting arena.

Enjoying an illustrious career with the New York Yankees in the early 1920s, Ruth's prowess at hitting home runs redefined the game. His 714 career home runs, a record that stood for nearly four decades, turned baseball from a sport dominated by strategic plays to one that celebrated sheer power and distance. These monumental hits not only excited spectators but also led to new, more defensive pitching techniques.

Ruth's impact wasn't confined to the field. With an infectious zeal and charismatic demeanor, he won the hearts of fans and teammates alike. His graceful handling of fame, evident through his involvement in numerous commercial endorsements, set a precedent in an era when such commercial engagements were uncommon.

Long after his retirement, Babe Ruth's legacy continues to inspire athletes worldwide, transcending boundaries of skill and experience. His commitment and perseverance, rare traits that catapulted him to global superstardom, remain emblematic of excellence in sports, solidifying his place in the annals of America's beloved pastime.

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In the words of Babe Ruth:
Don't ever forget two things I'm going to tell you. One, don't believe everything that's written about you. Two, don't pick up too many checks.
All ballplayers should quit when it starts to feel as if all the baselines run uphill.
I won't be happy until we have every boy in America between the ages of six and sixteen wearing a glove and swinging a bat.
I learned early to drink beer, wine and whiskey. And I think I was about 5 when I first chewed tobacco.
Gee, its lonesome in the outfield. It's hard to keep awake with nothing to do.
I didn't mean to hit the umpire with the dirt, but I did mean to hit that bastard in the stands.
If it wasn't for baseball, I'd be in either the penitentiary or the cemetery.
I had only one superstition. I made sure to touch all the bases when I hit a home run.
If I'd just tried for them dinky singles I could've batted around .600.
Reading isn't good for a ballplayer. Not good for his eyes. If my eyes went bad even a little bit I couldn't hit home runs. So I gave up reading.
Yesterday's home runs don't win today's games.
I swing big, with everything I've got. I hit big or I miss big. I like to live as big as I can.
Baseball is the greatest game in the world and deserves the best you can give it.
What I am, what I have, what I am going to leave behind me - all this I owe to the game of baseball.
They started something here, and the kids are keeping the ball rolling.
Well, the good Lord and good luck must have been with me because I did exactly what I said I was going to do.
What do I think about when I strike out? I think about hitting home runs.
I said I'm going to hit the next one right over the flagpole. God must have been with me.
I hit an inside-the-park home run! I beat it out! Can you believe that?
I only have one superstition: I make sure to touch all the bases when I hit a home run.