Childhood
Where was Ruth born?
Pigtown, Maryland
What team did Ruth bring popularity too?
The Yankees
What team did Ruth curse?
The Boston Red Sox
What was one reason Babe Ruth's father put him into St. Mary's?
He skipped school, smoked, drank, and threw tomatoes at police officers
In 1920
What did Ruth make normal for athletes at the time to do?
To show human flaws
What happened to Ruth at 7 year olds?
His father enrolled him into St. Mary's Industrial School
What was the first team Ruth played for in his career?
The Baltimore Orioles
What aspect of Baseball did fans start to enjoy more when Babe Ruth played?
The hitting aspect
How long did Ruth spend at St. Mary's School?
12 years
What year did Ruth die in?
1948
What did others say about how Ruth dressed that was different than most athletes at the time?
People said he dressed like a butcher