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
Classificationsphotographic materials
Collection NumberBA PHT 012 Baseball Hall of Famers
Dimensions8.5 x 6.75 in.
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