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What were Babe Ruth’s career totals for home runs and hits?
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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.
Throughout his legendary career, Babe Ruth accumulated the following career totals:
- Home Runs: 7141
- Hits: 2,8731