10 Embarrassing Ways Celebs Tried To Regain Lost Fame

5. Off The Field, Babe Ruth Shot For Vaudeville

Babe Ruth (ask your grandfather) was one of the greatest baseball players in the history of the game. At least while leagues were segregated. The great Bambino played the sport from 1914 until retirement in the '30s.

But during his storied sports career, he did experience some ups and downs. Such as in 1926, when his career stalled.

Sports celebrities have often tried their hand at other aspects of show business, but it's rarely gone well. For more examples, just try watching Michael Jordan in Space Jam - and that's the least offensive example we could think of. If we really wanted to hurt you, we'd remind you that Shaquille O'Neal was in Kazaam AND Steel.

But then again, the recently deceased Kobe Bryant won an Academy Award for his love letter to basketball and was considering trying to reboot the Friday the 13th franchise, so there are exceptions to the rule.

So how did The Babe fare when he tried his hand at Vaudeville - the popular attraction before talking pictures and television took over? Putting it politely, he was no George Burns. Or Jack Benny. Or a litany of other names you probably don't know.