Babe Ruth Batting at War Bond Exhibition Game

Date1942 August 23

DescriptionA black-and-white photograph of Babe Ruth batting during a war bond exhibition game. The caption (not shown) reads "A warmup pitch by Walter Johnson (right) goes into right field for a practice single at the Polo Grounds [Yankees Stadium], New York, Aug. 23, 1942 as the one and only George Herman "Babe" Ruth unwinds from his swing. The umpire is Bill Klem, dean of 'em all, and the catcher is Roger Bresnahan, former New York Giants backstop and one of the all time greats. They took part in war bond game." A right fielder, center fielder, and umpire can be seen in the outfield. A crowd is visible in the stands.

Object numberBL-1968-01451-0403

Publisher New York World-Telegram

Subject Ruth, Babe, 1895-1948

Subject Johnson, Walter, 1887-1946

Subject Bresnahan, Roger, 1879-1944

Subject Klem, Bill, 1874-1951

Attributes

Classificationsphotographic materials

Collection NumberBA PHT 001 New York World-Telegram photographic materials

Dimensions8.5 x 6.5 in.

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