Babe Ruth, not even close. Was a world series winning pitcher, holding the most consecutive shutout innings record in a world series until Whitey Ford broke that record in the early 60's. Then he went to the Yankees and became the greatest home run hitter until Maris and Aaron surpassed his records. In the public eye in his time, he was a figure larger than life, more recognized and known one could argue, than any sports player ever.
