Babe Ruth Home Run Historical Marker photograph

Dateundated

DescriptionA color photograph of Babe Ruth's home run historical marker. The sign reads "Hit his first home run in professional baseball, March.1914. 135 yds. N.W. In this town George Herman Ruth acquired the nickname 'Babe.'" A road and another sign is visible in the background and it reads "Division of Highways/6th Division Office."

Object numberBL-1996-06041

Subject Ruth, Babe, 1895-1948

Attributes

Classificationsphotographic materials

Collection NumberBA PHT 012 Baseball Hall of Famers photographic materials

Dimensions4.5 x 3.5 in.

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