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Baseball's biggest icon once served jail time and spent most of his life believing he was a year older than he really was. Known by many nicknames including the "Sultan of Swat," the "Behemoth of Bust" and the "Great Bambino," Babe Ruth was one of baseball's most celebrated players. Here are a few lesser-known facts about one of baseball's all-time greats.
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