Babe Ruth invented the modern baseball bat. Louisville Slugger produced the bat with which he hit 29

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George Herman Ruth alias Babe Ruth lived the mythic tale of 'from rags
to riches'. From a battered childhood to the biggest baseball player -
the Babe exemplified the American dream. Born in a poor family and
brought up in an orphanage, Babe rose to unimaginable heights of fame.
It was to Brother Matthias, one of his teachers who saw Babe 'on the
pitch' and recognized his talent in baseball and coached him, that the
game of baseball should be eternally thankful. He played his debut
match for the Baltimore Orioles. Then he also played for the Boston Red
Sox and later with New York Yankees. 'The House that Ruth Built', a
stadium for the New York Yankees was the product of his efforts.

George Herman Ruth entered the baseball hall of fame in 1936. He was
one among the five to receive this honor.

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