Rent The Big Bam: The Life and Times of Babe Ruth

Synopsis

In this comprehensive biography of the great slugger Babe Ruth, sports journalist Leigh Montville recreates the fascinating and turbulent times when baseball truly was THE national pastime, and when America looked to baseball for its heroes. Montville, clearly a fan, renders as complete and in-depth a portrait as is possible from the record, tracing the Babe's roots in poverty to his success as a larger than life figure who helped build the dynasty that was the New York Yankees. A celebrity as well as an athlete, Ruth led a colorful life off the field as a big spender who indulged in fancy clothes, cars, and women, though much of his behavior was not reported by the press of his time. But it is for his on the field accomplishments that Ruth is a legend, and his records stand today, without asterisks.

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