
Legends of the diamond who will never be forgotten in baseball history
Fox News
A compilation of ten baseball players whose contributions over the years have enriched the MLB storied history and left an indelible mark, shaping the very core of the game.
1. Babe Ruth A general view of the MLB logo on the on-deck circle during the game between the New York Mets and the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on July 5, 2022, in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Dylan Buell/Getty Images) The Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Yankees play in Game 2 of the AL Division Series in an empty Petco Park in San Diego on Oct. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong/File) Baseball, often called "America's Pastime," has a history filled with iconic figures who left an indelible mark on the sport. (Jill Weisleder/MLB Photos via Getty Images/File)
Babe Ruth, often regarded as the greatest baseball player of all time, revolutionized the sport with power and charisma. He played for 22 seasons for the Red Sox, Yankees and one season with the Braves beginning in 1914. From 1915 to 1918, Ruth led the MLB with most wins from a left-handed pitcher. Later, he focused on his role as a hitter where he set records and then broke them himself.
Ruth was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame as one of the first five members. As of 2023, there are 270 former MLB players in the hall of fame.