Central Idea Quiz

Babe Ruth, a legendary baseball hitter, was mainly a pitcher when his career began in 1914. He was really, really good at it! During the four and a half years that he was concentrating on pitching, Ruth was one of the best pitchers in Major League Baseball. he was in the top five in a number of important statistical categories. This is especially amazing knowing that he became one of the best hitters ever from 1919 onward. What is the central idea?

Babe Ruth was raised in a poor neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland. His parents had seven other children, but on one of Ruth's siblings survived childhood. He got into a lot of trouble as a kid, and when he was seven, his parents sent him off to live at a reform school. He lived there for the next 12 years, learned baseball, and got his life together. He finally left at 19 to play professional baseball. What is the centra idea of the selection?

Babe Ruth hit 60 home runs in the 1927 season to set a new record, a record that he himself had already set many times. That number would stand for 34 years. Ruth also famously hit 714 home runs in his career. This record lasted from 1935 all the way up until 1974. In addition, he holds the record for most seasons leading the league in home runs with 12 seasons. What is the central idea of the selection?

Babe Ruth loved entertaining his fans on and off the field. Ruth was quick to chat with any admirers he met, especially kids. He loved being out in public and would tell jokes and stories all night long. On the field, he would hit huge home runs and interact with the crowd. Legend has it that he once pointed to the outfield stands before hitting a home run right where he pointed. People loved it and him. He was definitely one of the greatest entertainers in sports history. What is the central idea of the selection?