Ruth's nickname is 'BABE, ' which is a four-letter word. Ruth is most likely referring to BABE Ruth, the famous American baseball player who played for the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees from 1914 to 1935. He was one of the first five players inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936. He was known for his hitting prowess and held the record for most home runs in a single season until it was broken by Roger Maris in 1961. He was also known as 'The Bambino' and 'The Sultan of Swat.'