In the 1927 season, George Herman Ruth hits an unheard of 60 home runs, a record that stands for 34 years. "Babe" Ruth (1895-1948), almost single-handedly rescues the game of baseball in 1920. Ruth's flamboyant style captures America's fancy in the roaring `20s. His name appears in print more often than anyone except the president.

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