Babe Ruth Trivia Questions

Helmets weren't required in the majors until the 1950s, well after Ruth retired in 1935. He batted bareheaded, though he sometimes wore a cap or a tiny liner for comfort.

Ruth hit 60 home runs in 1927, setting the record. Maris broke it by hitting 61 in 1961, ending Ruth's 34-season reign.

Babe Ruth homered in Game 3 of the 1932 World Series at Wrigley Field, a moment later mythologized as the 'called shot.'

Babe Ruth hit 60 home runs in 1927 and 59 in 1921, both well over 50.

Ruth began his MLB career as a dominant left-handed pitcher for the Red Sox, winning 89 games and three World Series titles before being converted to an outfielder with the Yankees to capitalize on his hitting.

Babe Ruth was traded only once, in 1919, from the Red Sox to the Yankees. The popular story that the sale directly funded a Broadway show is a myth; owner Harry Frazee sold Ruth to finance various theatrical ventures, not a specific production.

The MVP award existed during Ruth's career. He won the American League MVP in 1923. A later rule preventing multiple wins kept him from additional awards, but the statement's reason is false.

Ruth's highest salary was $80,000 in 1930 and 1931. He famously said he deserved more than President Hoover (who earned $75,000). The $100,000 milestone came later for other stars.