(LOT 280)
Iconic April 27, 1947 Babe Ruth Day Image – PSA Type 1 Encapsulated William C. Greene Photo – Measures Approx. 7-3/8" x 9-1/4"
Who could ever forget the emotions spilling out from a packed Yankee Stadium house on April 27, 1947 when the Yankees and Baseball honored the incomparable "Sultan of Swat" on "Babe Ruth Day." Baseball commissioner Happy Chandler insisted on the Yankees hosting a special day for "The Babe" to honor this "larger than life" figure who had meant so much to our National Pastime. Suffering from throat cancer, the baseball community knew Ruth's time was limited, and a captivated 58,339 fans showed up at Yankee Stadium that fateful day to bestow an unprecedented level of adoration upon their fallen hero. In ever increasing pain, Ruth stepped to the microphone donning his classic dress coat, and with his throat burning from experimental treatments, provided the capacity crowd with a speech that didn't leave a dry eye in the house.

One of his keynote messages to his ardent worshipers was when he quoted: "The only real game in the world, I think, is Baseball". He then concluded, "There's been so many lovely things said about me, I'm glad I had the opportunity to thank everybody…Thank you." This magnificent 7-3/8" x 9-1/4" PSA Type 1 William C. Greene serves as a perfect testament for that iconic April 27th, 1947 event, boldly portraying the Bambino stepping out of the dugout to address the 58,000+ Yankee faithful. Ruth would both enter and exit the field to thunderous ovations, with this being the second to last time he would ever step foot on to the Yankee Stadium field (the final time being June 13, 1948 when his number was retired and the famous Nat Fein photo was taken). A remarkable keepsake, it serves as a steadfast reminder of how the majestic George Herman Ruth will forever be considered baseball's greatest player, with his diamond exploits and unparalleled mystique surely echoing for eternity!

MIN BID $200
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