George Herman Ruth
New York, New York, New York
Marker Inscription
Babe Ruth (George Herman Ruth) 1895-1948 “The Sultan of Swat” led the New York Yankees to seven pennants between 1920 and 1934. Ruth hit 714 career home runs, a record until 1974. He lived here for several years, beginning in 1929, and then moved to 173 Riverside Drive.
Erected by Historic Landmarks Preservation Center
The Story
For several years beginning in 1929, this was home to Babe Ruth at the height of his fame. "The Sultan of Swat" powered the New York Yankees to seven pennants between 1920 and 1934 and hit 714 career home runs, a record that stood until 1974. Larger than life on and off the field, Ruth became the defining star of baseball's golden age before moving on to Riverside Drive.
Why it matters
Ruth transformed baseball into America's premier spectator sport in the boom years of the 1920s, becoming one of the nation's first modern celebrity athletes.
Plan your visit
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Museums & culture
- 81 Leonard Gallery5.3 mi away
- Gerben Fine Art5.3 mi away
- Bureau5.4 mi away · 112 Duane Street
- Hall des Lumières5.5 mi away · 49 Chambers Street, New York, NY
- Cloud Gallery5.5 mi away
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum5.8 mi away · 180 Greenwich Street, New York, NY
Attractions
- The River Project Wetlab4.7 mi away
- FDNY Ladder 85.1 mi away · 14 North Moore Street, New York
- Dream house5.2 mi away
- Cortlandt Alley5.2 mi away
- Sherman Zwicker5.3 mi away
- Textile building5.3 mi away
Food & drink
- Sweetgreen6.0 mi away
- Maman6.0 mi away
- Greene Hook Bar & Kitchen6.0 mi away
- Semicolon Cafe6.0 mi away
- Rumi Turkish Grill6.1 mi away
- Bluestone Lane6.1 mi away
Places to stay
- DoubleTree5.6 mi away · 455 Washington Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ
- Conrad5.6 mi away · 102 North End Avenue, New York
- Sonesta Simply Suites Jersey City5.6 mi away · 21 2nd Street, Jersey City, NJ
- M Social Hotel New York Downtown5.8 mi away · 55 Church Street, New York, NY
- Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson5.8 mi away · 2 Exchange Place, Jersey City, NJ
- Residence Inn New York Downtown Manhattan/World Trade Center Area5.9 mi away · 170 Broadway, New York, NY
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