Babe Ruth Choosing Bat photograph

Date1935

DescriptionA black-and-white photograph of Babe Ruth choosing a bat. He is on the dugout steps and holding five bats. He is wearing a Boston Braves uniform. Shanty Hogan can be seen in the background. Based on Ruth's time with the Braves, this photograph was taken in 1935.

Object numberBL-1997-00613-003

Subject Ruth, Babe, 1895-1948

Subject Hogan, Shanty, 1906-1967

Subject Boston Braves (Baseball team)

Attributes

Classificationsphotographic materials

Collection NumberBA PHT 012 Hall of Famers photographic materials

Dimensions6.75 x 8.5 in.

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