What legendary New York Yankees outfielder, nicknamed 'The Sultan of Swat', held the career home run record with 714 for nearly 40 years?

• A Babe Ruth ✓
• B Lou Gehrig
• C Joe DiMaggio
• D Mickey Mantle

Babe Ruth revolutionised baseball with his power hitting, transforming the game from a 'small ball' era into the home run-centred sport it remains today.