Babe Ruth: Legendary Slugger (Sterling Biographies)

Considered baseball's greatest player, Babe Ruth set fifty-six major league batting records by the time he retired. Best known for the power of his swing and the number of home runs he hit, Babe first gained fame in the big leagues with the Boston Red Sox. Later sold to the Yankees in sports history's most infamous deal, he led New York, not Boston, to an incredible seven World Series in fifteen years. Babe was one of the first five players to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. He was larger than life and truly a legend. Sterling Biographies are packed with information and unique images ranging from rare documentary photography and artwork to maps and personal artifacts. Young readers will be captivated by riveting first-person accounts and dramatic events told in an accessible and intimate style. This series will assist readers in their introduction to history's most fascinating figures.