George Herman Ruth was considered to be just another ordinary kid; however, that idea would be challenged today taking into account that by the age of seven he was involved in numerous altercations with the law. Babe was classified as "incorrigible"; and as a result custody of Babe was signed over to Xaverian Brothers Orphanage. As if that wasn't bad enough for Babe, his parents and family never came to visit him. Brother Mathias was the main disciplinarian at the orphanage; he and Babe spent a lot of time together. Brother Mathias became the father figure that Babe never had. He is not only responsible for setting Babe straight and providing the guidance and support that Babe did not receive from his parents, but Brother Mathias i

Babe was never one for making public appearances but never turned down a request to visit or help kids. Over his life he made countless visits to children's hospitals and orphanages. (Frontier V. 16) In fact there is a legendary story, illustrating Babe's love of children. Babe Ruth was visiting a children's hospital and made a promise to a sick, little boy. Babe promised he would hit a homer for the sick boy in his next game. The next day was game day and Babe Ruth fulfilled his promise, hitting three homeruns that day.

"Sometimes, I still can't believe what I saw. This 19 year-old- kid, crude, poorly educated, only lightly brushed by the social veneer we call civilization, gradually transformed into the idol of American youth and the symbol of baseball the world over-a man loved by more people and with an intensity of feeling that perhaps has never been equaled before or since. I saw a man transformed into something pretty close to a god." (Schwartz, 2001)

Babe Ruth is not only remembered for his amazing talent on the baseball field, but also for his great love of children. Babe's horrid childhood and the positive influence of Brother Mathias are partly responsible for Babe's love of children. He was always willing to do what he could to help out children. He never once forgot where he came from or tried to hide his roots. Babe never hesitated to help out any charitable associations dealing with children or his very own Xaverian Brothers Orphanage. Children had the same feeling for the Babe. Children would always flock to the Babe anytime he was in public. And the Babe being the gentle giant he was never pushed them away. He never turned down an autograph seeker. No matter how long it took him or how many he had signed already. (Frontier V.16)

Babe joined the Boston Braves thinking he would play a year and then become the teams' manager. Well that never came about and Babe played his last game on May 30, 1935. He announced his retirement from baseball in June of 1935. (Creamer 80) On February 2, 1936 Babe became a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. (The Official 2)

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