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Posted By: RC McKenzie

Both Lennon and Ruth are 'pop' figures. Even if John Lennon could be compared to say, a latter day John Milton, societys change drastically over time. John Milton's Paradise Lost is still available in print, but languages are continually evolving and as each generation passes, Milton's 'classic' becomes less relevant or comprehendable.

JS Bach an the 'classical' musicians created music that transcends or is devoid of language and in that sense may have a relatively longer staying power.

Babe Ruth will be remembered as long as Baseball exists. Even fascist dictators like castro enjoy Baseball, so even after America's demise it is conceivable that Baseball could endure.

My short answer is Babe Ruth.