George Herman Ruth Jr. (Babe Ruth) is a legendary baseball player who played for teams such as the Boston Red Sox from 1914 to 1919, the New York Yankees from 1920 to 1934, and the Boston Braves in 1935. He hailed from Baltimore, Maryland, and attended Saint Mary's High School. Ruth made his MLB debut on July 11, 1914, and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936. Babe Ruth joined the Yankees in 1920, transitioning from being a pitcher to an outfielder. In 1921, he broke Roger Connor's all-time home run mark, hitting 59 home runs.
Ruth was named to the All-Star team twice in 1933 and 1934 and was a seven-time World Series winner in 1915, 1916, 1918, 1923, 1927, 1928, and 1932. In 1923, he was awarded the American League MVP Award, and that was followed up by the AL batting champion honor in 1924. Ruth led the AL in home runs twelve times from 1918 to 1921, 1923, 1924, and 1926–1931, in RBIs six times, and led the league with the most ERA in 1916. As a tribute, Babe Ruth's jersey No. 3 was retired by the Yankees, and he was elected to the MLB All-Century and All-Time Teams.
What is Babe Ruth’s net worth in 2025?
Babe Ruth’s net worth was around $800 thousand at the time of his death (1948), as per Celebrity Net Worth.
| Name | George Herman Ruth Jr. |
| Net Worth | $800 thousand (at the time of his death in 1948) |
| Age | 53 (deceased) |
| Source of Wealth | Baseball, Business. |
| Endorsements | Coca-Cola, Quaker Oats, Spalding, Louisville Slugger bats, the official Babe Ruth baseball glove, Babe Ruth Candy Bars, Wheaties, and Chevrolet |
Babe Ruth’s endorsements
Babe Ruth had endorsed companies such as Coca-Cola, Quaker Oats, Spalding, Louisville Slugger bats, the official Babe Ruth baseball glove, Babe Ruth Candy Bars, Wheaties, and Chevrolet, as per reports.
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Babe Ruth’s house
George Herman 'Babe' Ruth was born on February 6, 1895, at 216 Emory Street, Baltimore, three blocks west of Oriole Park at Camden Yards. During that time, the property was leased by Babe Ruth’s maternal grandfather. His home at 216 Emory Street is now a museum where visitors can learn more about his life and career, as per the official website of the Babe Ruth Museum.
Babe Ruth’s charity work
The Babe Ruth Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 1947, as per The New York Times. The sole mission of this organization was to assist underprivileged youth in the form of baseball and softball programs. The foundation also had multiple camping and travel programs, offering scholarships and more. When Ruth passed away, much of his wealth went to the foundation. (via the Northeast Journal)
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FAQ's On Babe Ruth
A. Babe Ruth's real name was George Herman Ruth Jr.
A. Babe Ruth was born on February 6, 1895, in Baltimore, Maryland.
A. Babe Ruth attended Saint Mary's in Baltimore, Maryland.
A. Babe Ruth made his MLB debut on July 11, 1914.
A. Babe Ruth was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936.
