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Babe grew up in Baltimore, Maryland.
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Babe hated school but he loved baseball. He was not a good hitter or pitcher.
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Babe’s team won 5 World Series.
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In 1920 Babe was traded to the Yankees. The Yankees got Babe because of his powerful hitting.
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Babe hit over 700 home runs when he retired. Before Babe, baseball players usually hit singles & doubles.
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Babe Ruth encouraged others to work harder and break records. He also helped to make baseball popular. Citation:
“Babe Ruth.” PebbleGo. www.pebblego.com. April 3, 2013.
