The Case of Babe Ruth Illustrates the Power of Publicity

Multiple Choice

The case of Babe Ruth illustrates the power of publicity in the 1920s celebrity culture because

A) he used his status as a professional ballplayer to raise awareness about his charitable work.
B) in private he was a womanizing racist, but in the public eye, his 60 home runs in one year made him a hero.
C) he was celebrated as the first black player in the major leagues.
D) his trade to the New York Yankees was elevated to a public rivalry between Boston and New York.
E) his victory over cancer was trumpeted when he led the Red Sox to victory.