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Babe Ruth 714th home run ball
Babe Ruth 714th Home Run ball
Babe Ruth 714th home run ball
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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
Classificationssports and athletic equipment
Dimensions3 in. diameter
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