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)
Classificationsphotographic materials
Collection NumberBA PHT 012 Hall of Famers photographic materials
Dimensions6.75 x 8.5 in.
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Object number: BL-1996-05433-112
Ruth, Babe, 1895-1948
between 1920 and 1934
Object number: BL-1996-05433-113
Ruth, Babe, 1895-1948
1932 September 29
Object number: B-1950-0172-014
Ruth, Babe, 1895-1948
1935
Object number: BL-1999-03769-092
Ruth, Babe, 1895-1948
between 1920 and 1934
Object number: BL-1999-03769-001
Ruth, Babe, 1895-1948
1923 October 03