Babe Ruth and Duke Kahanamoku photograph

Datecirca 1933

DescriptionA black-and-white photograph of Babe Ruth and Duke Kahanamoku. According to the caption (not shown) "Babe was on a world tour. Duke was an Olympic Swimming Champion and is considered by many to be the Father of Surf Boarding." This is believed to have been taken circa 1933. Both men are wearing swimming trunks and holding oars. It appears that a canoe is in the water behind them. Four unidentified men are visible in the background. Houses can be seen in the distance.

Object numberBL-1994-00255-002

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Sanford, Jay

Subject Ruth, Babe, 1895-1948

Subject Kahanamoku, Duke, 1890-1968

Attributes

Classificationsphotographic materials

Collection NumberBA PHT 012 Hall of Famers photographic materials

Dimensions7.25 x 10 in.

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