Babe Ruth, born as George Herman Ruth Jr., was a professional baseball player who is remembered as one of the sport’s most popular icons. Known for his exceptional skills and personality, Ruth has left behind a number of famous quotes that continue to inspire millions of people, particularly aspiring athletes, in their life and career. His words often reflect his passion for the game, his dedication, and his indomitable spirit.
Here are the 20 most popular quotes by Babe Ruth:
- “Every strike brings me closer to the next home run.”
- “Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.”
- “It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up.”
- “You just can’t beat the person who never gives up.”
- “I’ve never heard a crowd boo a homer, but I’ve heard plenty of boos after a strikeout.”
- “Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world.”
- “Who is richer? The man who is seen, but cannot see? Or the man who is not being seen, but can see?”
- “The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don’t play together, the club won’t be worth a dime.”
- “I swing big, with everything I’ve got. I hit big or I miss big.”
- “Yesterday’s home runs don’t win today’s games.”
- “Don’t let the fear of striking out hold you back.”
- “The only real game, I think, in the world is baseball.”
- “If it wasn’t for baseball, I’d be in either the penitentiary or the cemetery.”
- “All I can tell them is pick a good one and sock it.”
- “Watch my dust.”
- “I’ll promise to go easier on drinking and to get to bed earlier, but not for you, fifty thousand dollars, or two-hundred and fifty thousand dollars will I give up women. They’re too much fun.”
- “I thank heaven we have had baseball in this world… the kids… our national pastime.”
- “Reading isn’t good for a ballplayer. Not good for his eyes. If my eyes went bad even a little bit I couldn’t hit home runs.”
- “It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up.”
- “All ballplayers should quit when it starts to feel as if all the baselines run uphill.”
Through these quotes, Babe Ruth’s wisdom and passion for baseball continue to live on. Known for his brash self-confidence and unmatched skill, Ruth was not afraid to make bold statements, both on and off the field. His quotes often embody his unique perspective, his love for the game, and his life philosophy.