Babe Ruth and Jacob Ruppert Shaking Hands photograph

Date1937 October 07

DescriptionA black-and-white photograph of Babe Ruth and Jacob Ruppert shaking hands. They are in the stands at Yankee Stadium for Game 2 of the 1937 World Series between the New York Yankees and the New York Giants on October 7th. Ruth is standing in between his wife, Claire, and his stepdaughter, Julia. All four are dressed in formal wear such as suits and dresses. People can be seen standing in the seats behind them.

Object numberBL-1996-05433-079

Subject Ruth, Babe, 1895-1948

Subject Ruppert, Jacob, 1867-1939

Subject Ruth, Claire

Subject New York Yankees (Baseball team)

Subject Stevens, Julia Ruth

Subject New York Giants (Baseball team)

Attributes

Classificationsphotographic materials

Collection NumberBA PHT 012 Baseball Hall of Famers photographic materials

Dimensions9.5 x 7.5 in.

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