(LOT 89)
c.1927/'28 Babe Ruth/Lou Gehrig Barnstorming PSA Type l Encapsulated Photo - Measures Approx. 8" x 10"
The supreme popularity of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig was at an all-time high after their impressive 1927 campaign whereby they were the centerpiece of what is arguably considered the greatest team of all-time. Indeed, the New York Yankees '27 World Championship captured the hearts of millions of avid fans, with a myriad Americans captivated by these incredible sluggers. This prompted Ruth and Gehrig's renowned agent Christy Walsh to organize a Continental U.S. tour directly after the 1927 World Series. Dubbed the "Bustin' Babes and Larrupin' Lou's Barnstorming tour, Ruth and Gehrig would play in towns/cities without Major League ball clubs in order to provide deprived fans a grand opportunity to see these legendary giants. Starting in New York and sweeping across America to the California coast, Ruth and Gehrig would be the sole Major League players, with each respective town providing local players to round out the teams.

Both young and old admirers of these baseball icons were afforded their "once in a lifetime" opportunity to see the two Yankee stars perform live, and the tour was such a huge success that it was repeated in the fall of 1928 after the Yankees claimed their second consecutive championship. This highly coveted 8" x 10" photo portrays these two baseball legends posing for the camera during one of their renowned Barnstorming Tours. Measuring approximately 8" x 10", both Ruth and Gehrig are donning their classic "Bustin Babes" and "Lurrapin Lou's" uniforms with both these immortals looking directly into the camera in front of a seemingly exhilarated crowd. Emulating near-perfect contrast and crystal-clear resolution, the only noteworthy flaw is missing paper stock in the lower right region, fortunately avoiding any negative impact on the world-class central image. An extremely significant offering, the value of these Ruth/Gehrig barnstorming photos continues to spiral upwards, synonymous to the unparalleled exploits of these remarkable slugging icons! – PSA Type 1 Encapsulation

MIN BID $500
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