A Legend is Born and a Legacy Left Behind
Babe Ruth left an incredible legacy behind. He was a leader on the field and a leader off the field. Babe Ruth was a hardworking baseball player who practiced often. He also always helped children and was sympathetic to people in need. However, it was Babe Ruth's called shot in the 1932 World Series against the Chicago Cubs that really cemented his legendary status and added to his legacy.
During batting practice for game 3 of this World Series, some of the Chicago fans were throwing lemons at the Babe. There was a lot of "trash-talking" between these two teams, and both the Cubs players and their fans were really focused on hurling taunts toward the Babe. Some of the comments were pretty tough. In the fifth inning, a score of 4-4 with one out, Babe Ruth steps up to the plate. The screaming and taunting from the crowd was never heard before. With a count of 2-2, Babe Ruth steps out of the batter's box and points to center field. The next pitch is thrown and Ruth smashes a big, booming, home run over the wall in center field. Many sports writers said it was the longest home run they had ever seen. It was in this moment that Babe Ruth became a legend. Of course, some say that Ruth pointed and called his shot, others said he was pointing to the Cub's dugout. Babe Ruth never denied calling the shot.
As you can see, Babe Ruth's legacy is an amazing one. Because so many people came to see Babe Ruth play, especially after the "called shot," Yankee Stadium became known as "The House That Ruth Built." He truly inspired people through baseball. Babe Ruth's legacy is one that will never be forgotten.
During batting practice for game 3 of this World Series, some of the Chicago fans were throwing lemons at the Babe. There was a lot of "trash-talking" between these two teams, and both the Cubs players and their fans were really focused on hurling taunts toward the Babe. Some of the comments were pretty tough. In the fifth inning, a score of 4-4 with one out, Babe Ruth steps up to the plate. The screaming and taunting from the crowd was never heard before. With a count of 2-2, Babe Ruth steps out of the batter's box and points to center field. The next pitch is thrown and Ruth smashes a big, booming, home run over the wall in center field. Many sports writers said it was the longest home run they had ever seen. It was in this moment that Babe Ruth became a legend. Of course, some say that Ruth pointed and called his shot, others said he was pointing to the Cub's dugout. Babe Ruth never denied calling the shot.
As you can see, Babe Ruth's legacy is an amazing one. Because so many people came to see Babe Ruth play, especially after the "called shot," Yankee Stadium became known as "The House That Ruth Built." He truly inspired people through baseball. Babe Ruth's legacy is one that will never be forgotten.