I was digging into some baseball history the other day, specifically about Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Man, those two were something else! It’s crazy to think about the kind of power they brought to the game.
So, I started by looking at their time together on the 1927 New York Yankees. That team was stacked! They called it the “Murderer’s Row,” and for good reason. You’ve got Babe Ruth hitting 60 homers, and Lou Gehrig right behind him with 47. Those two alone were a force to be reckoned with. But then you add in guys like Earle Combs and Tony Lazzeri? It’s no wonder they were considered one of the best teams ever.
I then dove into some of their personal stats. I read that Babe Ruth walked a whopping 138 times in a season. That’s insane! I mean, can you imagine not swinging at that many pitches? But it just shows you how disciplined he was at the plate. And Lou Gehrig, that guy was a machine. Driving in over 100 runs multiple times in his career? Unbelievable.
- Babe Ruth, 60 home runs, walking a major-league leading 138 times in a season.
- Lou Gehrig, 47 home runs, driving in over 100 runs multiple times.
Then I stumbled upon some stories about their friendship, or rather, the end of it. Apparently, it all started because Ruth told Gehrig’s mom to mind her own business. I mean, can you believe that? You don’t mess with someone’s mom, especially not Lou Gehrig’s! It’s said that they never spoke again after that. It’s crazy how such a small thing can ruin a great friendship.
I also looked up some of Babe Ruth’s achievements. The guy was a legend, no doubt. They called him the Sultan of Swat, the Bambino. He basically changed the game with his home-run hitting. He was the biggest name in sports back then, a real American icon.
A Real American Icon
He gave the Yankees a 4-2 victory with his two-run homer. He is the most celebrated American athlete, immortalized as the Sultan of Swat and the Bambino.
Wrapping things up, I decided to check out where some of these guys lived. Turns out, one of the properties I looked at was originally owned by Waite Hoyt, another Yankees legend. It’s pretty cool to see how these players’ lives intertwined, both on and off the field.
This whole deep dive into Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig was a blast. It’s amazing to see how much they accomplished and the impact they had on baseball. It’s a reminder of why this sport is so timeless and why these legends will never be forgotten.
