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Babe Ruth
When he joined the New York Yankees in 1920, Babe Ruth embarked on a home-run hitting campaign that would transform baseball and establish a record that would stand for nearly four decades.
After retiring from professional baseball following the 1935 season, Babe Ruth remained a prominent public figure, though he was unable to secure his desired position as a major league manager.12
His post-retirement activities included:
- Coaching: He served as a coach for the Brooklyn Dodgers for part of the 1938 season.1
- Public Appearances: He frequently made personal appearances to support various products and causes.1
- Leisure: He spent much of his time playing golf.1
- Recognition: In 1936, he was honored as one of the first five charter members inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.13
Managed by his agent, Christy Walsh, Ruth lived comfortably during his retirement until his death from throat cancer in 1948.1