What record did Babe Ruth break?

Answer 1

in a span of fourteen years Lou Gehrig played 2,130 consecutive games setting a record before his early retirement from Baseball due to the disease ALS. Lou Gehrig's record of 2,130 consecutive games played stood until September 6, 1995, when Baltimore Orioles shortstop Cal Ripken, Jr. played in his 2,131st consecutive game to establish a new record.Cal would finish with 2,632 consecutive game over a 16 year period.

Answer 2

in a span of fourteen years Lou Gehrig played 2,130 consecutive games setting a record before his early retirement from baseball due to the disease ALS. Lou Gehrig's record of 2,130 consecutive games played stood until September 6, 1995, when Baltimore Orioles shortstop Cal Ripken, Jr. played in his 2,131st consecutive game to establish a new record.Cal would finish with 2,632 consecutive game over a 16 year period.

Answer 3

Lou Gehrig 2,130 games, .340 batting avg., 493 HR, 1995 RBI

Answer 4

Babe Ruth broke Roger Connor's career home run record of 138. Babe Ruth broke the record in 1921 when he hit number 139.