Babe Ruth Number Retirement photograph

Date1948 June 13

DescriptionA black-and-white photograph of Babe Ruth during his number retirement ceremony. The caption (not shown) reads "The great Babe Ruth, wearing the familiar uniform with no.3 that was later placed in Baseball Hall of Fame, stands in Yankee Stadium, June 13, 1948, as band plays "Auld Lang Syne." A big crowd turned out despite rain to witness ceremonies marking the silver anniversary of the house that Ruth built. (This picture is serviced in connection with Babe Ruth's illness and possible death)." A row of players can be seen on the first baseline and there are photographers kneeling down.

Object numberBL-1968-01451-0437

Publisher New York World-Telegram

Subject Ruth, Babe, 1895-1948

Attributes

Classificationsphotographic materials

Collection NumberBA PHT 001 New York World-Telegram photographic materials

Dimensions8.5 x 6.5 in.

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