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BABE RUTH

George Herman Ruth Junior, also known as Babe Ruth and arguably the greatest baseball player who ever lived, was born on February 6, 1894. Babe had a childhood that was very difficult. Pitching was his natural talent, but hitting is what he is remembered for today. Babe Ruth is a legend that will live forever.
“In 1902, George was sent to live at Saint Mary’s Industrial School, which was a school for boys who, for different reasons, had problems living at home”. The Story of BABE RUTH Baseball’s Greatest Legend, Eisenberg (Pg. 16). His mother would miss and cry for him and Babe would sometimes come home. In 1904, Babes mother became very ill and could not handle Babe mischievous habits anymore. Although it was not a very easy decision, his mother thought it would be better if he were to stay at Saint Mary’s permanently. He continued attending St. Mary’s until his twentieth birthday.
Every Sunday, the boys of the school would play sports such as: Volleyba...

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