Babe Ruth Plaza Dedication photograph

Date1949 August 17

DescriptionA black-and-white photograph of Babe Ruth Plaza dedication in New York City on August 17, 1949. Claire Ruth is touching a large sign that reads "Babe Ruth Plaza" and shows an engraving of Ruth in a batting stance. There are two unidentified men in suits next to her and they are surrounded by current Yankee players, including Joe DiMaggio. A flag is also visible above the players.

Object numberB-1950-0172-020

Subject Ruth, Babe, 1895-1948

Subject Ruth, Claire

Subject New York Yankees (Baseball team)

Subject DiMaggio, Joe, 1914-1999

Attributes

Classificationsphotographic materials

Collection NumberBA PHT 012 Baseball Hall of Famers

Dimensions6.5 x 8.25 in.

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