Babe Ruth Collection of six photos with the New York Yankees (4) and Boston Braves (2).
Lot 85. Babe Ruth Collection of six photos with the New York Yankees (4) and Boston Braves (2). Highlight is 8 3/4 x 6 3/4-inch full length batting photo superimposed by newspaper artist over a scene at the plate of Ruth belting one as catcher and umpire look on. Others show him blasting first homer of 1932 as catcher Mickey Cochrane and ump watch, sitting in dugout with former star Home Run Baker and shaking hands with Charlie Jamieson of the Indians. Boston pictures show him clapping hands after crossing home plate and another conversing with Yankee owner Jake Ruppert; Detailed list of the 6 photos available on request. Excellent.
Winning Bid $807.
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