Babe Ruth photograph
Datecirca 1920
DescriptionA black-and-white photograph of Babe Ruth in Cuba. He has just swung the bat and looking to see where it landed. A catcher and umpire can be seen, as well as a crowd in the background. Ruth appears to be playing cricket. The photograph was probably taken around 1920.
Object numberBL-1997-01080-02
Subject
Ruth, Babe, 1895-1948
Classificationsphotographic materials
Collection NumberBA PHT 012 Hall of Famers photographic materials
Dimensions6.75 x 4.75 in.
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between 1920 and 1934
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between 1920 and 1934
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New York World-Telegram
between 1920 and 1923