THE HISTORY OF BASEBALL

The History of Baseball
Thesis Statement: Babe Ruth has had a long lasting, positive affect on Baseball.
Baseball has been a big influence in the world. In the early years of baseball the game, which was once a children’s game has developed into a business. The game has developed immensely from what it used to be from rules, to equipment, to different leagues. Along the way many people and teams have captured the hearts of many fans. One person that sticks out in our minds is George Herman Ruth. Many people don’t know him as George Herman Ruth. They only know him by his many nicknames given to him. Whether you know him as Babe, The Great Bambino, or the Sultan of Swat most people know his heroic story. No matter the nickname it means one thing “Baseball”. He has had great positive impact on the game of Baseball.
There is a controversy over who invented the game of baseball. Some people say that Abner Doubleday invented it, and others say he didn’t. Abner Doubleda...