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Fascinating Baseball Facts

Here is a collection of fascinating facts about baseball and baseball players.

Babe Ruth

Babe Ruth was known as "The Sultan of Swat".

Most Home Runs

For 34 years Babe Ruth held the record for the most home runs in a season. In 1927 he hit 60 home runs in 154 games.

World Series

The World Series was first held in 1903. It is a best of seven contest that is held annually between the winners of the two professional baseball leagues.

A Random Fascinating Fact

You can find this one in the Birds sub-category of the Animals category

Preening

Birds help to keep their feathers clean by preening them. They use their beaks to take oil from a preen gland near their tail. By running their beaks over their feathers they oil them and make them waterproof. Preening also smooths their feathers and removes dirt and parasites.