The term 'BABE of Baseball' is a reference to the legendary baseball player BABE RUTH. He was an American professional baseball player who played for 22 seasons in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1935. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest players in the history of the sport and is often referred to as the 'Sultan of Swat' or 'The Bambino'. His given name was George Herman RUTH Jr., but he was commonly known as 'BABE' RUTH.