February 6, 1895 – August 16, 1948
Look, I hate the Yankees. I have hated the Yankees my whole life. I HATE, hate them. Hate.
But, George Herman Ruth transcends mere pinstripes. He is perhaps the most famous baseball player of all time. Brandishing nicknames like “The Great Bambino,” “The Sultan of Swat” and – most simply and memorably – “Babe,” he dominated the game for 20 years. Continue reading