Babe Ruth "The Sultan of Swat".  Still remembered as the greatest player who ever lived.  With his home run records of 60 in 1927 and career record of 714, the Babe will always be remembered as the first Home Run King.  The Babe also powered himself to 12 American League home run titles, [4] 50 home run seasons and 6 RBI titles and had a career 342. bating average.  Won M.V.P. in 1923.