Babe Ruth 714th Home Run ball

Date1935 May 25

DescriptionWhite leather baseball with red stitching and heavily discolored surface. No manufacturer markings visible on surface. Originally was autographed by Babe Ruth.

Bio/Historical NoteOn May 25, 1935, Babe Ruth of the Boston Braves hit this baseball out of Pittsburgh's Forbes Field for his third home run of the day, and the 714th and final round-tripper of his major league career. The Pirates defeated the Braves 11-7.

Object numberB-1948-0016

Subject Ruth, Babe, 1895-1948

Subject Boston Braves (Baseball team)

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Subject National League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions3 in. diameter

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