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Babe Ruth Trivia Questions

How much do you really know about Babe Ruth? Below are 8 true or false statements. Click each one to reveal the answer and explanation.

1.

Babe Ruth never wore a batting helmet because they weren't mandatory during his playing days.

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Helmets weren't required in the majors until the 1950s, well after Ruth retired in 1935. He batted bareheaded, though he sometimes wore a cap or a tiny liner for comfort.

2.

Babe Ruth held the single-season home run record for 34 years until Roger Maris broke it in 1961.

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Ruth set the record with 60 home runs in 1927. Maris hit 61 in 1961, breaking it after 34 seasons. Ruth's record stood longer than any other single-season mark in MLB history.

3.

Babe Ruth hit his famous 'called shot' home run in the 1932 World Series against the Chicago Cubs.

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In Game 3 of the 1932 World Series, Ruth allegedly pointed to center field before hitting a home run. The gesture is debated, but it remains one of baseball's most iconic moments.

4.

Babe Ruth once ate 20 hot dogs and drank 8 sodas before a game, then hit two home runs.

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This is a myth. While Ruth had a legendary appetite, no game-day record confirms this specific stunt. He did sometimes eat heavily, but the hot dog story is exaggerated folklore.

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Babe Ruth was originally a pitcher before becoming a full-time outfielder.

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Ruth started his MLB career as a dominant left-handed pitcher for the Red Sox, winning 89 games and two World Series before being converted to an everyday hitter with the Yankees.

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Babe Ruth was the first baseball player to earn a salary of $100,000 per year.

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Ruth's highest salary was $80,000 in 1930 and 1931. He famously said he deserved more than President Hoover (who earned $75,000). The $100,000 milestone came later for other stars.

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Babe Ruth never won an MVP award because the award didn't exist until after he retired.

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The MVP award existed, but a rule at the time prevented players from winning it more than once. Ruth won it once in 1923, but the rule blocked him from earning it again despite his dominance.

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Babe Ruth was twice traded for cash because the Red Sox needed money to produce a Broadway show.

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Ruth was sold to the Yankees in 1919, partly to fund Red Sox owner Harry Frazee's theatrical ventures. He was never traded twice; the second trade myth is a common exaggeration.

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