Celebrities in the Twenties
F. Scott Fitzgerald was a young writer in the twenties. He was very successful with his novel in 1920, “This Side of Paradise.” He earned his income by writing short stories and magazine articles. He was successful again in 1925 when his novel, “The Great Gatsby” came out. This American fictional novel is still a classic to this day. F. Scott Fitzgerald and his wife were also known for spending money and partying. People say that they didn’t make the twenties, but they were the twenties.
The twenties were also full of sports and athletic celebrities. One of the most top athletic hero’s in the twenties was George Herman, aka Babe Ruth. Babe was a baseball player for the New York Yankees. He played in the outfield, but he is known for his batting. He finished his career with 714 home runs. Babe Ruth was also the highest paid baseball player in his era, earning more than a million in his athletic career. He was also the first professional athlete to have an agent arranging guest appearances and vaudeville tours. In 1920, a candy bar was named after him called “Baby Ruth.”
F. Scott Fitzgerald was a young writer in the twenties. He was very successful with his novel in 1920, “This Side of Paradise.” He earned his income by writing short stories and magazine articles. He was successful again in 1925 when his novel, “The Great Gatsby” came out. This American fictional novel is still a classic to this day. F. Scott Fitzgerald and his wife were also known for spending money and partying. People say that they didn’t make the twenties, but they were the twenties.
The twenties were also full of sports and athletic celebrities. One of the most top athletic hero’s in the twenties was George Herman, aka Babe Ruth. Babe was a baseball player for the New York Yankees. He played in the outfield, but he is known for his batting. He finished his career with 714 home runs. Babe Ruth was also the highest paid baseball player in his era, earning more than a million in his athletic career. He was also the first professional athlete to have an agent arranging guest appearances and vaudeville tours. In 1920, a candy bar was named after him called “Baby Ruth.”