Ruth hit 54 home runs giving fans another look at what baseball really is about. “In fact, he ended up hitting 54 and got the fans so excited that the Yankees had to build a new ballpark to accommodate them all” (Murphy). The new stadium had given the fans an opportunity to possibly catch the ball from a game savior. If Babe Ruth did not hold up his bargain with the many home runs, there would not be any baseball fans. The new ballpark gave fans the courage to be able to be close to the team and possibly see all the players in action. “He emerged as a superstar and established the sport as America’s pastime” (Stromberg). Ruth gives baseball a different meaning now ever since his contribution. Baseball is now looked at differently because of how Ruth impacted on it. Babe Ruth has changed baseball for the good of it and by keeping his promise to the fans.
Due to contributing to baseball, Babe Ruth is the most important figure in baseball history. Babe Ruth helped his team by leading them to victories throughout his baseball career. Ruth gave hope to fans by keeping a promise with the amount of home runs he would hit. Ruth had also made a contribution to baseball by making a new stadium for the fans and so that his balls can accommodate them all. “ You can’t beat the person who never gives up”