Babe Ruth was undoubtedly one of the greatest baseball players of all time. His impact on the game is undeniable and his legacy continues to inspire players and fans alike. But what many people don’t know is that Babe Ruth’s favorite food was hot dogs.
In a recent interview with former Yankees teammate, Joe Dugan, he revealed, “Babe loved hot dogs. He would eat them by the dozen before a game. It was his go-to snack.”
But Ruth’s love for hot dogs went beyond just pre-game fuel. According to sportswriter, Paul Gallico, Ruth would often indulge in hot dogs between games of a doubleheader. “He couldn’t get enough of them,” Gallico recalled. “It was like he was addicted to hot dogs.”
Ruth’s love for hot dogs became so well-known that fans started to bring them to the ballpark for him. Former Yankees announcer, Mel Allen, remembered, “Fans would throw hot dogs onto the field for Babe. He would scoop them up and eat them without missing a beat. It was a sight to see.”
Even after Ruth’s playing days were over, his love for hot dogs never wavered. In his later years, Ruth would attend games just to enjoy a hot dog in the stands. Former sportswriter, Grantland Rice, once wrote, “Babe Ruth may have hit home runs for a living, but his true passion was always hot dogs.”
So the next time you’re at the ballpark enjoying a hot dog, remember that you’re in good company. Babe Ruth, the Sultan of Swat, would’ve been right there with you, relishing every bite.
