Babe Ruth
(Great Americans in Sports)

This entry in a brand new line of sports biographies from Matt Christopher takes readers onto the plate with a baseball legend.

Babe Ruth was baseball's first true power hitter, a strong pitcher, and smart outfielder who made some amazing game-saving catches. His love of the sport came through in his playfulness on the field and drive to win, but Babe had to overcome a lot of obstacles in order to become the greatest. This comprehensive biography - with bonus photos and infographics - tells the story behind the legend.