Long before he became a legendary baseball icon, George Herman Ruth is just a mischievous boy running the streets of Baltimore and finding endless ways to get into trouble. When he turns seven, his father brings him to the gates of Saint Marys Industrial School for Boys, and his entire world changes. At his strict new school, George is expected to study hard and follow rigid rules. But there is one incredible benefit to his new life. Almost every single day, George gets to play baseball. Under the careful watch of Brother Matthias, you will see George evolve from a wild child into a dedicated athlete. This beautifully illustrated biography offers a rare look into the early years of the great Babe Ruth, showing how a troubled kid found his ultimate passion and never forgot the people who helped him succeed.