A biography of baseball star Babe Ruth who set many major league batting records including most home runs in a season, a record that lasted until the 1960s. Describes how he came to fame with the Boston Red Sox and, in an infamous deal, was sold to the New York Yankees. Ruth proceeded to lead New York to seven World Series in fifteen years. Includes photos, a timeline, and a glossary.
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Introduction : Babe Ruth, larger than life hero -- Saloonkeeper's son -- A fresh start -- Finding direction -- Becoming the Babe -- From Baltimore to Boston -- Pitching for a living -- The changing world -- Babe's big move -- Guts and glory -- A living legend -- The end of an era -- Heading for home.