By mid-season, Gehrig was ahead of Ruth, leading many to consider him the favorite. I get more bad balls to hit than any other five men… and fewer good ones.”įor much of the season, Ruth and teammate Lou Gehrig were in a heated home run race. I don’t start early, and the pitchers haven’t really pitched to me in four seasons. To do that, you’ve got to start early, and the pitchers have got to pitch to you. He said, “I don’t suppose I’ll ever break that 1921 record. Years earlier, in 1921, Ruth had hit a record 59 home runs and doubted he’d be able to beat that. US #3184a – At the time of his retirement, Ruth held several records, including 714 career home runs. The legendary Murderer’s Row, consisting of Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Tony Lazzeri, Earle Combs, Waite Hoyt, and Herb Pennock, led what some have called the greatest baseball team in history to a then-record 110 wins. Ruth, and the Yankees as a team, were having a good season in 1927. His record would stand for 34 years, but it remains a historic moment in sports history. On September 30, 1927, Babe Ruth became the first baseball player in US history to hit 60 home runs. US #2046 was issued in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the first All-Star Game, which Ruth participated in.
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