Ruth became the director of the American Legion youth Baseball program in 1947, he made various appearances on television and radio during the 1930-1940's including some programs of his own, he also made occasional appearances in films including 3 scenes in Pride of the Yankees the movie about Lou Gerhig. he spent a season as the Yankees first base coach and those are the highlights of his post-baseball life
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3rd all time in home runs
1923 A.L. MVP
7 time World Series champion
Major League Baseball All-Century Team
World Series batting average of .625
Many athletes were known for their accomplishments in sports during the 1920s. Some of these include Babe Ruth, Jack Dempsey, and Jim Thorpe.
Babe Ruth, Kin Griffey, Jakie Robinson etc.
Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Walter Johnson, Ty Cobb === ===
In 1914, while living in an orphanage, one of the teachers introduced Ruth to Joe Dunn, owner/manager of the Baltimore Orioles. After watching him pitch, he signed him on and became his legal guardian. When his teammates saw him they nicknamed him 'Jacks newest babe' and it stuck! Bambino in Italian is also babe.