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​ ** GEORGE HERMAN RUTH **

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At the age of seven Babe Ruth was placed at St. Mary's Industrial School by his parents to keep him out of trouble. By age 15 Babe was playing pitcher and catcher for St. Mary's baseball team (top right). ======

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In 1914 Babe was signed onto the Boston Red Sox where he mainly played pitcher.