Babe Ruth was hired as the coach for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1937.
Babe Ruth was hired as the coach for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1937. Although the Dodgers didn't have a great season, Ruth managed to get the fans out to watch the Dodgers play. Eventually, a new manager, Leo Durocher, was hired and the Babe was out of baseball again.
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Like baseball cards and Cracker Jack, nicknames are an integral part of the culture of baseball. From Babe Ruth to the Ryan Express, nicknames often reflect a player's abilities, ethnicity, or personality. Here are the best nicknames from America's national pastime.
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Left-handed people are a rare breed—only 10 percent of the general population is a lefty. There isn't a definite scientific explanation of why people are left-handed, and although it might be an inconvenience for some, it's actually an advantage in sports. Legendary lefty athletes include baseball player Babe Ruth and basketball star Larry Bird. They're in good company with a wide variety of famous faces from President Barack Obama and Oprah Winfrey to composer Wolfgang Mozart and entrepreneur Bill Gates.
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