SUMMARY
- Babe Ruth, known as the Sultan of Swat and the Bambino, is a legendary figure in baseball history.
- Babe Ruth had a 22-year career, playing for two MLB teams—the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees.
When talking about baseball and its storied history, one legendary figure stands out amidst the crowd – none other than the Sultan of Swat, the Bambino himself, Babe Ruth. His dominance on the mound and the plate ran a shiver down his opponent’s spine and left the crowd awestruck.
Baseball owes its meteoric rise to the Bambino himself. He was the biggest name in the sport during his era and his love for the ballpark shined through in his electric plays.
As he once mused, “Baseball was, is, and always will be to me, the best game in the world.” His sentiment echoes that he wasn’t just a man who played baseball, but someone who defined it. His journey in the ballpark is marked by numerous World Series triumphs with different teams.
How many teams did Babe Ruth play for?
Babe Ruth graced the ballpark for 22 years, leaving an unforgettable history behind with two MLB teams. The Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees.
His baseball journey began in 1914 in the minor leagues with the Baltimore Orioles. He was soon beckoned to the Major Leagues with the Boston Red Sox. In the era of the ‘dead ball,’ Ruth stood out, not just for his electrifying pitches but for also sending soaring home runs in a time marked by their scarcity. Initially making his debut as a pitcher, he secured three World Series Championships with the Red Sox.
However, the turning point in his career came in 1919 when he was sold to the Yankees. This transaction not only reshaped Ruth’s trajectory as a two-way player but also cast a shadow. It was known as the ‘Curse of Bambino’ which haunted Boston for 86 championship-eluding years. Whereas the pinstripers had just earned themselves a star.
World Series wins by the Bambino
Babe Ruth’s status as a baseball deity wasn’t a fluke. It was marked by the numerous World Series triumphs he held with the two teams. His initial glory came with the Boston Red Sox, clinching titles in 1915 against the Philadelphia Phillies and in 1916 against the Brooklyn Robins.
The defining moment, however, unfolded in 1918. Ruth, displaying his pitching prowess, threw a complete shutout in Game 1 against the Chicago Cubs. It propelled the Red Sox to victory and marked their fourth title since 1912, according to baseballhall.org.
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In his 15-year tenure with the Pinstripers, Ruth’s magic continued, rewriting the narrative of the dead ball era as an outfielder. Out of the seven World Series finals, the Bambino led the New York Yankees to clinch the World Series four times. In 1921 and 1922, the pinstripers faced a bitter taste of defeat against their cross-town rivals, the New York Giants. Yet, the resilience of the Bambino prevailed, and the tide turned in 1923 when the Yankees triumphed against the very same Giants.
The journey through the twenties saw triumphs in 1927, a year that witnessed the Yankees overcoming the Pittsburgh Pirates. In 1928 when they outshone the St. Louis Cardinals. The crescendo of Ruth’s brilliance reached its zenith in 1932. The Yankees conquered the Chicago Cubs, securing their fourth World Series championship.
