Full Name: George Herman Ruth, Jr.

Profession: Baseball Legend

Why Famous: Nicknamed "The Bambino" and "The Sultan of Swat", Ruth is widely considered the greatest baseball player of all time and one of the most significant American sporting icons. One of the first five people chose to be in the Baseball Hall of Fame, Ruth set numerous records in his lifetime.



Originally a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, Ruth achieved his greatest fame as a slugging outfielder for the New York Yankees. In 1927, as part of the Murderer's Row lineup, he scored 60 home runs.



Ruth's larger-than-life persona made him a legendary figure of the 1920s, and his off-field behavior was often controversial. Ruth became ill with cancer in 1946 and died two years later.

Born: February 6, 1895

Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Generation: Lost Generation

Star Sign: Aquarius

Died: August 16, 1948 (aged 53)

Cause of Death: Cancer

