From 1903 until 1953, the Orioles participated at what is now known as the AAA level as a member of the International League; the IL Orioles' most renowned player was a local Baltimore product, hard-hitting left-handed pitcher Babe Ruth. The team was relocated to New York City in 1954 and became part of the new major league baseball expansion team the New York Yankees. Babe Ruth (pictured above) played for the Baltimore Orioles from 1903 to 1905 and again in 1907. He returned to play for them in 1909 and 1910 before going back to the New York Yankees. Ruth finished his career with 3114 hits in its time with both teams. He was the greatest hitter of all time and remains so today. His record of 60 home runs in one season has never been broken but many people believe that Barry Bonds will break it sometime this year or next year. Ruth also led the American League in batting average three times, hit over.300 six times, and scored 100 or more runs seven times during his eight-year career with the Orioles. He was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936. The most famous Baltimore Orioles player by far is Babe Ruth. He made history every day he stepped on the field and even after he stopped playing baseball he continued to make news off the field.