Babe Ruth Plaque photograph

Dateundated

DescriptionA black-and-white photograph of a plaque given to Babe Ruth. The top half features an engraved picture of Ruth and an inscription which reads, "In Honor And Sincere/Appreciation To/Babe Ruth/Whose Contribution To/Baseball/Will Live Forever/The American League." The lower half of the plaque features the engraved signatures of the Presidents from the American League Clubs. The date that the photograph of the plaque was taken is unknown.

Object numberB-1950-0317-01

Subject Ruth, Babe, 1895-1948

Subject American League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Attributes

Classificationsphotographic materials

Collection NumberBA PHT 012 Baseball Hall of Famers

Dimensions7.5 x 9.5 in.

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