Ruth Type-1 from 1923

[GKreindler]

Yeah, it's definitely Ruth. I've had this screenshot of the newspaper clipping for a while, and was always hoping that the photo would turn up somewhere.



The one offered in Heritage is close - maybe a second before the one in the paper - but it's clearly the same scene.

[Snapolit1]

Legit I assumed but man that's the skinniest Ruth I've ever seen. I kept looking at it wondering if it was him. These photos confirm it is.

[GKreindler]

Yeah, his first few years with the Yankees - especially in '20 and '21 - the man was pretty damn svelte.

[Runscott]

Good to hear. In this hobby I always assume the worst, and naturally I miss out on some good stuff as a result. That Cobb/Ruth golf tag is another example I was surprised to hear was legit. It's great that we have plenty of people here who can simply say "it's good" and you know it is.

[Westsiders]

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[Bicem]

Not as cool as first homerun but here's another shot of Ruth from first game in Yankee Stadium...

Lot #36

[Westsiders]

Originally Posted by GKreindler

Yeah, it's definitely Ruth. I've had this screenshot of the newspaper clipping for a while, and was always hoping that the photo would turn up somewhere.



The one offered in Heritage is close - maybe a second before the one in the paper - but it's clearly the same scene.

Graig,

Can I take that to mean that you picked up this beauty? If so, congrats!

[GKreindler]

No, sir!! It’s a beautiful photo, but luckily, Heritage has great scans on their auction pages. 😀

Whoever came away with it though, they got an amazing photo of a pretty important moment in Babe’s career to enjoy.

[Westsiders]

Big fan of your work. Thought maybe you picked it up as a future project

Out of curiosity, has anyone seen other newspaper clippings or photos of this particular at-bat?

[sporteq]

Article written on this photo months ago.

https://www.sportscollectorsdaily.co...g-auction/amp/

[btcarfagno]

Originally Posted by Westsiders

Big fan of your work. Thought maybe you picked it up as a future project

Out of curiosity, has anyone seen other newspaper clippings or photos of this particular at-bat?

I have a glass plate negative of Ruth taking batting practice before the game.

[GKreindler]

Thanks, Scott! The scan will definitely be for a future work.

[Westsiders]

Congrats on the glass plate negative...love that shot of him as well.

Any bat experts care to weigh in on this photo? The bat that Eddie Bennett is holding in this shot surprised me quite a bit. Has this photo always been known in the industry, or has this recently come to market?