Ruth, Babe 1895-1948
Overview
| Works: | 590 works in 1,034 publications in 5 languages and 58,106 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Drama Sports films Biography Biographical films History Silent films Comedy films Short films Romance films Music |
| Subject Headings: | Baseball players |
| Roles: | Actor, Author, Performer, Director, Author of screenplay, Editor, Speaker, Other, Composer, Interviewee |
| Classifications: | PN1995.9.B55, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Babe Ruth
- Babe Ruth : a twentieth-century life by Wilborn Hampton( Book )
- The Big Bam : the life and times of Babe Ruth by Leigh Montville( Book )
- Babe: the legend comes to life by Robert W Creamer( Book )
- Home run : the story of Babe Ruth by Robert Burleigh( Book )
- Mighty Jackie : the strike out queen by Marissa Moss( Book )
- Becoming Babe Ruth by Matt Tavares( Book )
- Babe and me : a baseball card adventure by Dan Gutman( Book )
- Everyone's hero by IDT Entertainment( Visual )
- When Willard met Babe Ruth by Donald Hall( Book )
- Babe Ruth by Norman L Macht( Book )
- Who was Babe Ruth? by Joan Holub( Book )
- The pinstripe ghost by David A Kelly( Book )
- Babe Ruth saves baseball by Frank Murphy( Book )
- The girl who struck out Babe Ruth by Jean L. S Patrick( Book )
- Babe Ruth, one of baseball's greatest by Guernsey Van Riper( Book )
- The Babe Ruth story by Babe Ruth( Book )
- Babe Ruth : his life and legend by Kal Wagenheim( Book )
- The life that Ruth built : a biography by Marshall Smelser( Book )
- Banzai Babe Ruth : baseball, espionage, & assassination during the 1934 tour of Japan by Robert K Fitts( Book )
- Babe Ruth's own book of baseball by Babe Ruth( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Babe Ruth
The Pride of the Yankees by
Jo Swerling(
Visual
)
27 editions published between 1942 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 1,687 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Lou Gehrig, the Yank's great first baseman and the son of poor immigrants, rose to heights of baseball fame -- only to be cut down at the peak of his career by an incurable illness known as ALS
27 editions published between 1942 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 1,687 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Lou Gehrig, the Yank's great first baseman and the son of poor immigrants, rose to heights of baseball fame -- only to be cut down at the peak of his career by an incurable illness known as ALS
Speedy(
Visual
)
11 editions published between 1928 and 2015 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 251 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Speedy" loses his job as a soda-jerk, then spends the day with his girl at Coney Island. He then becomes a cab driver and delivers Babe Ruth to Yankee Stadium, where he stays to see the game. When the railroad tries to run the last horse-drawn trolley (operated by his girl's grandfather) out of business, "Speedy" organizes the neighborhood oldtimers to thwart their scheme
11 editions published between 1928 and 2015 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 251 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Speedy" loses his job as a soda-jerk, then spends the day with his girl at Coney Island. He then becomes a cab driver and delivers Babe Ruth to Yankee Stadium, where he stays to see the game. When the railroad tries to run the last horse-drawn trolley (operated by his girl's grandfather) out of business, "Speedy" organizes the neighborhood oldtimers to thwart their scheme
Reel baseball : baseball films from the silent era, 1899-1926(
Visual
)
3 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 170 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of films about baseball
3 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 170 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of films about baseball
Take me out to the ball game(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 1997 in English and held by 100 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1997 in English and held by 100 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Great speeches of the 20th century(
Recording
)
3 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 84 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 84 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Headin' home(
Visual
)
3 editions published between 1920 and 1999 in English and held by 81 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Headin' Home spotlights a young, shockingly svelte Babe Ruth in his first motion picture starring role
3 editions published between 1920 and 1999 in English and held by 81 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Headin' Home spotlights a young, shockingly svelte Babe Ruth in his first motion picture starring role
Babe Ruth's own book of baseball by
Babe Ruth(
Book
)
5 editions published in 1928 in English and held by 71 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published in 1928 in English and held by 71 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Great speeches of the 20th century, volume three : the dreams, the inspirations, the accomplishments(
Recording
)
2 editions published in 1991 in English and held by 48 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 1991 in English and held by 48 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
German Americans by Andrew. ; Fabian, Rhonda. ; Baber, Jerry Schlessinger(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 40 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The German Americans explores the immigrant experience and celebrates the cultural ties that still bond generations after 400 years in the United States
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 40 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The German Americans explores the immigrant experience and celebrates the cultural ties that still bond generations after 400 years in the United States
Best of Bob Hope(
)
2 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 29 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of classic comedy radio programs of the "Bob Hope show."
2 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 29 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of classic comedy radio programs of the "Bob Hope show."
Yankee immortals(
Visual
)
2 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 28 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
They were the kings of America's mightiest baseball dynasty and their names soared into history with the crack of a bat! Hear the stories of these greats: Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra and Lou Gehrig
2 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 28 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
They were the kings of America's mightiest baseball dynasty and their names soared into history with the crack of a bat! Hear the stories of these greats: Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra and Lou Gehrig
The ultimate baseball collector's collection(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 28 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Provides viewers with an inside look at baseball's greatest treasures and also explore the big busines of the baseball memorabilia industry
1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 28 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Provides viewers with an inside look at baseball's greatest treasures and also explore the big busines of the baseball memorabilia industry
The great American baseball box by
Gordon Skene(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 2005 in English and held by 23 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A celebration of baseball, including broadcast highlights of games, news items, comedy skits, commercials, and songs related to the sport
1 edition published in 2005 in English and held by 23 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A celebration of baseball, including broadcast highlights of games, news items, comedy skits, commercials, and songs related to the sport
Great baseball movies(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 16 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three classic baseball movies on one videodisc. Includes Jackie Robinson's film biography, the story of Roy Campanella, and the Sultan of Swat (Babe Ruth)
1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 16 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three classic baseball movies on one videodisc. Includes Jackie Robinson's film biography, the story of Roy Campanella, and the Sultan of Swat (Babe Ruth)
Bei bi lu si by
Babe Ruth(
Book
)
4 editions published between 1980 and 1988 in Chinese and held by 15 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published between 1980 and 1988 in Chinese and held by 15 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 film favorites(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2014 in English and held by 15 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bang the drum slowly: The story of the friendship between a star pitcher, wise to the world, and a half-wit catcher, as they cope with the catcher's terminal illness through a baseball season. Fear strikes out: True story of the life of Jimmy Piersall, who battled mental illness to achieve stardom in major league baseball. The pride of the Yankees: The moving, true story of New York Yankee immortal Lou Gehrig, the southpaw slugger who rose to the very top of the sport, only to be cut down at the peak of his career by an incurable illness. Cobb: A reporter hired to write the 'official' biography of Ty Cobb discovers just how dark the baseball legend's real story is
1 edition published in 2014 in English and held by 15 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bang the drum slowly: The story of the friendship between a star pitcher, wise to the world, and a half-wit catcher, as they cope with the catcher's terminal illness through a baseball season. Fear strikes out: True story of the life of Jimmy Piersall, who battled mental illness to achieve stardom in major league baseball. The pride of the Yankees: The moving, true story of New York Yankee immortal Lou Gehrig, the southpaw slugger who rose to the very top of the sport, only to be cut down at the peak of his career by an incurable illness. Cobb: A reporter hired to write the 'official' biography of Ty Cobb discovers just how dark the baseball legend's real story is
The History of baseball(
Visual
)
2 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 14 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A history of baseball from its earliest beginnings through some of its greatest players, including Babe Ruth, Cy Young, Ty Cobb, Lou Gehrig, Joe Di Maggio, Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Reggie Jackson, Willie Mays, and Jackie Robinson. Features stills and rare film footage
2 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 14 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A history of baseball from its earliest beginnings through some of its greatest players, including Babe Ruth, Cy Young, Ty Cobb, Lou Gehrig, Joe Di Maggio, Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Reggie Jackson, Willie Mays, and Jackie Robinson. Features stills and rare film footage
Babe Ruth story : a historic classic(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2014 in English and held by 13 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Through archival film, describes the life and career of George Herman Ruth, "The Bambino," "The Sultan of Swat." Includes the silent film, Headin' Home, starring Babe Ruth as a small town boy who makes it big
1 edition published in 2014 in English and held by 13 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Through archival film, describes the life and career of George Herman Ruth, "The Bambino," "The Sultan of Swat." Includes the silent film, Headin' Home, starring Babe Ruth as a small town boy who makes it big
The "Home-run king", or, How Pep Pindar won his title by
Babe Ruth(
Book
)
1 edition published in 1920 in English and held by 12 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1920 in English and held by 12 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Babe Ruth's baseball advice by
Babe Ruth(
Book
)
3 editions published in 1936 in English and held by 12 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published in 1936 in English and held by 12 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- New York Yankees (Baseball team)
- Gehrig, Lou 1903-1941 Author of screenplay Performer Speaker Director Editor
- Boston Red Sox (Baseball team)
- Gutman, Dan Author
- Mitchell, Jackie 1914-1987
- Montville, Leigh Author
- Hampton, Wilborn Author
- Creamer, Robert W. Author
- Payne, C. F. Illustrator
- Smelser, Marshall Author
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Alternative Names
Babe.
Babe (Baseball player) 1895-1948
Babe Ruth Amerikaans honkballer (1895-1948)
Babe Ruth beisbolista estadounidense
Babe Ruth giocatore di baseball statunitense
Babe Ruth joueur de baseball américain
Babe Ruth US-amerikanischer Baseballspieler
Babe Ruth yhdysvaltalainen baseballpelaaja
Bambino.
Bambino 1895-1948
Colossus of Clout (Baseball player) 1895-1948
George Herman Ruth
Mazulis Rūts
Pei-pi-lu-ssu 1895-1948
Ruth, "Babe".
Ruth, Babe 1895-1948
Ruth, George.
Ruth, George 1895-1948
Ruth, George H.
Ruth, George Herman
Ruth, George Herman 1895-1948
Ruth, George Herman Jr
Ruth, George Herman jr. 1895-1948
Ruth, George Herman junior 1895-1948
Sultan of Swat.
Sultan of Swat 1895-1948
Sultan of Swing, 1895-1948
the Bambino
The Bambino 1895-1948
the Sultan of Swat
The Sultan of Swat 1895-1948
Μπέιμπ Ρουθ
Бейб Рут
Рут, Бейб
Բեյբ Ռութ
בייב רות'
בייב רות' שחקן בייסבול אמריקאי
بيب روث
بيب روث لاعب بيسبول أمريكي
بیب روث بازیکن بیسبال آمریکایی
जॉर्ज हर्मन रुथ
बेब रुथ
বেব রুথ
베이브 루스
べーブルース 1895-1948
ベーブ・ルース
貝比·魯斯
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