Babe Ruth Golfing photograph

Date1930 January 30

DescriptionA black-and-white photograph of Babe Ruth resting on his knees and using the end of his golf club as a cue stick. The caption (not shown) reads "Something new in golfdom, if the Babe would have his way. As a golfer he's a good pool player, and is shown reverting to form on the links of the Miami Country Club, Miami, Fla." There is a rope visible behind the course he is on and a group of additional golfers can be seen in the distance.

Object numberB-1963-1940-006

Subject Ruth, Babe, 1895-1948

Attributes

Classificationsphotographic materials

Collection NumberBA PHT 012 Baseball Hall of Famers

Dimensions8 x 6.75 in.

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