Babe Ruth Enlisting in National Guard photograph

Date1924 May 20

DescriptionA black-and-white photograph of Babe Ruth being sworn in to the National Guard on May 20, 1924. This took place at the U.S. Army and National Guard Recruiting Drive. To start the event, Ruth enlisted in the 104th Field Artillery. He is being sworn in by Colonel James A. Austin of the 104th. Ruth is wearing a suit and Austin is wearing his uniform. There is a cannon and a crowd visible in the background.

Object numberBL-1996-05433-130

Subject Ruth, Babe, 1895-1948

Subject Austin, James A.

Subject National guard

Attributes

Classificationsphotographic materials

Collection NumberBA PHT 012 Baseball Hall of Famers photographic materials

Dimensions7.5 x 9.5 in.

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