Lord Ruth Research Paper

He was only 7 years old and was a troublemaker by drinking, chewing tobacco and taunting police, when Ruth’s Family decided he needed more discipline. His family sent him to a Catholic orphanage and reformatory for boys for 12 years. A monk named Brother Matthias, who was a father figure to Ruth, introduced him to baseball and after playing one game, he excelled. By 15 years of age, Ruth became skillful and strong in the game by the minute. One day, Ruth had his luck made by Jack Dunn owner of minor league Baltimore Orioles. Babe Ruth is hero due to displaying the heroic traits of talented and devotion.

People noticed that Ruth was very talented. Once Ruth was called up to the majors in Boston, over the next 5 years he had the Red Socks in the championship three times. Also, setting a record for pitching a 13

It was Ruth’s second season hitting 59 home runs but he did this less than 10 seasons. Ruth kept doing so well they named the new Yankee Stadium “The House Ruth Built” built in 1923. All Ruth’s success on the field called for a fast lifestyle. Rumors went around talking about his large appetite for food, alcohol, and women, even spending money. This hurt Ruth’s chances of becoming a team member. Nobody really takes a chance with the irresponsible Ruth.

Ruth pushed himself so, that he went back to Boston in 1935 to play for the Braves. In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on May 25, 1935, Ruth hit three home runs that day. In 1938, Ruth earned the title of being a coach for the Brooklyn Dodger. He had put a lot of time into his last year to charitable events instead of baseball. On June 13, 1948, Ruth made an appearance at the Yankee Stadium one last time to celebrate the building’s 25th anniversary. That day Ruth, it was found out, was sick with cancer. Two months later, Ruth died on August 16, 1948 leaving many people that loved and cared for