“Every strike just brings me closer to the next home run.” This is a famous quote spoken by the 7-time World Series winner and the 1923 AL MVP, Babe Ruth. The meaning behind this quote is that every mistake you make can make you closer to that goal that you want to achieve and that you should never stop trying. This connects to sports in the 1930s because sports were a way to get past events that impacted peoples lives and it entertained a lot of people because of that. Many athletes stood out in the 1930s such as Babe Ruth, Robert ”Bobby” Mcdermott, and Lou Gehrig. They were the ones people wanted to watch in person rather than on T.V. Although there were many catastrophic events in the 1930s, sports were always a way to get past it.
“You just can't beat the person who never gives up. The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. Yesterday's home runs don't win today's games. Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world.” This quote was addressed by Babe Ruth, one of the best baseball players in the 1900s. He was one of the best big hitters and was believed to be the best player of all time. He lived up to that statement by hitting 49 home runs in the season of 1930, but fell short of hitting the first place losing to Hack Wilson who had 56 home run. Babe Ruth was starting to reach the end of his career heading into the 1933 season as he retired in 1935. Babe Ruth started in the MLB as a pitcher and then moved to the outfield position According to Sports Illustrated’s Cliff Corcoran, 99 facts about Babe Ruth, fact 16, it addresses, ”In 1916, he went 23-12 with a 2.01 ERA and led the American League with nine shutouts and a 1.75 ERA in 323 ⅔ innings.” Babe Ruth certainly put on a show in the 1930s and in his whole career with the the MLB.
Next, another star in the 1930s was NBL (Present day NBA) player Robert”Bobby”McDermott. McDermott was believed to be the best long distance shooter of all time. Bobby McDermott played with the Original Celtics for five seasons but unfortunately, did not win any championships. Bobby Mcdermott was drafted into the NBL with him only having one year of a High School education. In 1934, he lead the league in scoring while he was on the Brooklyn Visitations. Bobby McDermott was the only player that had a two-hand set shot. He was also the first person to average 20 points a game. According to Jockbio page one, it states, “A defender had to be within a body length to shut him down. If he got any closer, Bobby would drive around him.” This explains that Bobby was excellent on offense and was able to shoot from 20-30 feet and was able to drive to the basket and score and no one else was able to. Bobby McDermott caused terror and always put on a show when it was game time.
Lastly, another star in the 1930s was Lou Gehrig. Lou Gehrig signed with the New York Yankees midway into the 1923 season. Lou Gehrig was a big hitter and it was hard to make him miss. According to Baseball reference, it shows that he hit an outstanding 41 home runs and 173 RBIs in the 1930 season. He got the nickname “The Iron Horse”. This nickname was given to him because of his durability on the field. For 15 years with the Yankees, he brought them six out of the 27 World Series that the Yankees have won. Lou gehrig announced his retirement in 1939 after playing 15 seasons with the Yankees and having the best life that he could ever ask for. Unfortunately, Lou Gehrig was diagnosed with ALS and unfortunately died in 1941. Lou Gehrig was one of the great players in the 1930s and will always be the real “Iron Horse”.
In conclusion, sports in the 1930s was what gave people entertainment when they were out of money or were on the verge of depression. Babe Ruth, Bobby McDermott, and Lou Gehrig changed the sadness in the world and put on a show for all of America to see and lightened up the stage for great players. They were the face of sports in the 1930s, and they were some of the greatest to ever play their sport.
“You just can't beat the person who never gives up. The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. Yesterday's home runs don't win today's games. Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world.” This quote was addressed by Babe Ruth, one of the best baseball players in the 1900s. He was one of the best big hitters and was believed to be the best player of all time. He lived up to that statement by hitting 49 home runs in the season of 1930, but fell short of hitting the first place losing to Hack Wilson who had 56 home run. Babe Ruth was starting to reach the end of his career heading into the 1933 season as he retired in 1935. Babe Ruth started in the MLB as a pitcher and then moved to the outfield position According to Sports Illustrated’s Cliff Corcoran, 99 facts about Babe Ruth, fact 16, it addresses, ”In 1916, he went 23-12 with a 2.01 ERA and led the American League with nine shutouts and a 1.75 ERA in 323 ⅔ innings.” Babe Ruth certainly put on a show in the 1930s and in his whole career with the the MLB.
Next, another star in the 1930s was NBL (Present day NBA) player Robert”Bobby”McDermott. McDermott was believed to be the best long distance shooter of all time. Bobby McDermott played with the Original Celtics for five seasons but unfortunately, did not win any championships. Bobby Mcdermott was drafted into the NBL with him only having one year of a High School education. In 1934, he lead the league in scoring while he was on the Brooklyn Visitations. Bobby McDermott was the only player that had a two-hand set shot. He was also the first person to average 20 points a game. According to Jockbio page one, it states, “A defender had to be within a body length to shut him down. If he got any closer, Bobby would drive around him.” This explains that Bobby was excellent on offense and was able to shoot from 20-30 feet and was able to drive to the basket and score and no one else was able to. Bobby McDermott caused terror and always put on a show when it was game time.
Lastly, another star in the 1930s was Lou Gehrig. Lou Gehrig signed with the New York Yankees midway into the 1923 season. Lou Gehrig was a big hitter and it was hard to make him miss. According to Baseball reference, it shows that he hit an outstanding 41 home runs and 173 RBIs in the 1930 season. He got the nickname “The Iron Horse”. This nickname was given to him because of his durability on the field. For 15 years with the Yankees, he brought them six out of the 27 World Series that the Yankees have won. Lou gehrig announced his retirement in 1939 after playing 15 seasons with the Yankees and having the best life that he could ever ask for. Unfortunately, Lou Gehrig was diagnosed with ALS and unfortunately died in 1941. Lou Gehrig was one of the great players in the 1930s and will always be the real “Iron Horse”.
In conclusion, sports in the 1930s was what gave people entertainment when they were out of money or were on the verge of depression. Babe Ruth, Bobby McDermott, and Lou Gehrig changed the sadness in the world and put on a show for all of America to see and lightened up the stage for great players. They were the face of sports in the 1930s, and they were some of the greatest to ever play their sport.
Babe Ruth was one of the best big hitters and is a Hall of Famer.
Bobby McDermott is a Hall of Famer and had the only to hand shot.
Lou Gehrig played along side Babe Ruth and won six World Series titles