Babe Ruth photograph

Date1935 April 08

DescriptionA black-and-white photograph of Babe Ruth attempting to tag a runner out. Dressed, in a Boston Braves uniform, he is applying the tag to an unidentified New York Yankees player and has a knee on the ground. The player has a foot on the bag and an umpire is watching the play. A blurred crowd is visible in the background. Based on the back of the photograph (not shown) this was taken April 8, 1935.

Object numberBL-1996-05433-120

Subject Ruth, Babe, 1895-1948

Subject Boston Braves (Baseball team)

Subject New York Yankees (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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