Babe Ruth Research Paper

Babe Ruth is known as a great baseball player, but there is much more to him than just that. Throughout his life he was an inspiration to many. He was a role model not to just young kids, but to everyone. From his charity work to his determination, Babe Ruth was an incredible person.
Before Babe Ruth he was known as George Herman Ruth Jr. Born February 6th, 1895 on the second floor of his grandfather's house. He was raised in Baltimore, Maryland by his parents, George Herman Ruth Sr. and Katherine Schamberger. His mother gave birth to seven other children, but because of health problems only one other survived. Babe was the oldest of them all and when he was five years old his little sister, Mamie, was born. Ruth’s parents were busy with their jobs and did not have much time for him and Mamie. Babe started being around mischievous boys and tended to get into trouble often. At the age of seven, he was sent to St. Joseph, a school for young boys who needed guidance. “Not only did George Jr. learn vocational skills, but he developed a passion and love for the game of baseball.”[1] There he discovered his love for baseball and giving to others.
During the twelve years Babe was attending the school, he fell in love with many sports. Baseball was his favorite and he excelled at it. Younger boys
“With one mighty swing of his bat, Babe Ruth changed the way baseball was played.”[5] Babe was one of the first five baseball players to be in the Hall of Fame. Kids looked up to Babe as their role model. He broke many records including hitting sixty home runs in 1927. This record lasted more than thirty years. Ruth broke record after record until May 25, 1935, his last game. He was diagnosed with cancer and stopped his career with a total of 714 home runs. Although he was no longer playing, people remembered the Great Bambino, and his generosity and love for