Babe Ruth 1933 Profile: Yankees Legend's Career Highlights and Stats
The page from the 1933 Who's Who in the Major Leagues sports publication features a profile of George Herman "Babe" Ruth, a prominent player for the New York Yankees. Born in Baltimore, Maryland on February 7, 1894, Ruth is identified as a left-fielder who originally played as a pitcher. The profile notes his physical attributes: height of 6 feet 2 inches, weight of 220 pounds, and identifies him as left-handed with black hair and brown eyes. It details his early life, mentioning his education at St. Mary's Industrial School in Baltimore and his desire to play baseball, particularly during his time as a catcher. The profile includes his career statistics, summarizing his league records and performances with various teams such as the Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles before joining the Yankees.