George Bernard Shaw (in response to a telegram asking Shaw—the author of Man and Superman—whether it would be proper to bill Ruth as "The Superman of Baseball" in his upcoming vaudeville act), as quoted in "Ruth and Shaw Are Much Unacquainted" in The Asbury Park Press (October 29, 1921), p. 3
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Sorry. Never heard of her. Whose baby is Ruth?
— George Bernard Shaw
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About Babe Ruth
George Herman Ruth (6 February 1895 – 16 August 1948) was an American Major League Baseball player from 1914 to 1935, named as the greatest baseball player in history in various surveys and rankings. His career record of 714 home runs stood for 39 years until surpassed by Hank Aaron with 755 home runs in 1974.
About Babe Ruth
George Herman Ruth (6 February 1895 – 16 August 1948) was an American Major League Baseball player from 1914 to 1935, named as the greatest baseball player in history in various surveys and rankings. His career record of 714 home runs stood for 39 years until surpassed by Hank Aaron with 755 home runs in 1974.
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