OTD 1914: Babe Ruth Made MLB Debut With Boston

July 11, 1914: Just a few days after his contract was purchased, SP Babe Ruth, made his MLB debut with the Boston #RedSox, defeating the Cleveland Naps 4-3 at Fenway Park. Ruth became the greatest player of all time with historic success as a hitter and pitcher pic.twitter.com/VTS1Disfyc

— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 11, 2021

A couple of days ago, baseball fans acknowledged the initial signing that brought Babe Ruth into the big leagues from his hometown Minor League squad, the Baltimore Orioles. Today, the baseball universe recognizes the Big Bambino’s official MLB debut with the Boston Red Sox. While he didn’t hit his first career HR, Ruth recorded his first Win by pitching seven stupendous innings to defeat the Cleveland Naps in a 4-3 effort. 

Ruth didn’t become the “Sultan of Swat” until he began his incredible career with the New York Yankees in 1920 where he won 4 World Series titles, but still found major success with the Red Sox. He earned three of his seven championship titles in Boston. Ruth’s legendary 22-season career earned him a place in American history as one of the country’s favorite athletes of all-time. He ended his career in 1935 back in Boston playing for the Braves.

May 25, 1935: The last of his 714 career HRs, Boston Braves OF Babe Ruth hit 3 HRs during a loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 25, 2021

May 30, 1935: Babe Ruth only played the 1st inning of the Boston #Braves' doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies, and it would turn out to be the very final appearance of his illustrious MLB career pic.twitter.com/5nDLyX2Iqx

— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 31, 2021

June 2, 1935: At 40 years old, Babe Ruth officially announced his retirement from baseball as a member of the Boston Braves, ending a legendary 21-year career pic.twitter.com/hl69ZiTjqE

— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 2, 2021