Babe Ruth Batting photograph

Datebetween 1920 and 1932

DescriptionA black-and-white photograph of Babe Ruth batting. He appears to have just hit the ball and is ready to leave the batter's box. His bat is still in his hands and he is looking towards the field. He is wearing a Yankees uniform. A catcher and umpire are visible behind him. Based on his time with the Yankees and stamp on the back (not shown) this was taken between 1920 and 1932.

Object numberBL-1968-01451-0675

Publisher New York World-Telegram

Subject Ruth, Babe, 1895-1948

Subject New York Yankees (Baseball team)

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Subject American League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Attributes

Classificationsphotographic materials

Collection NumberBA PHT 001 New York World-Telegram photographic materials

Dimensions9.5 x 7.5 in.

Copyrighthttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/

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