Babe Ruth Monument photograph

Date1965 August 15

DescriptionA black-and-white photograph of Babe Ruth's monument dedication at Yankee Stadium on August 15, 1965. Claire Ruth and Dorothy Ruth are visible to the right. There are two unidentified officers behind them. It appears that Claire Ruth is revealing the monument after it has been covered. Other monuments visible are Lou Gehrig and Miller Huggins. A crowd is visible above the field.

Object numberB-1950-0172-021

Subject Ruth, Babe, 1895-1948

Subject Ruth, Claire

Subject Pirone, Dorothy Ruth

Attributes

Classificationsphotographic materials

Collection NumberBA PHT 012 Baseball Hall of Famers

Dimensions8.5 x 6.75 in.

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