when did babe ruth play baseball

Babe Ruth played professional baseball in Major League Baseball (MLB) for 22 seasons, from 1914 through 1935. He began his career with the Boston Red Sox as a pitcher and later became an outfielder. In 1920, he was sold to the New York Yankees, where he gained his greatest fame. After 15 seasons with the Yankees, he played his final season in 1935 with the Boston Braves. So, his MLB playing career spanned from 1914 to 1935.