Lot # 120: 1934 Original Spring Training Photo w/Ruth, Gehrig & McCarthy - PSA Type I International News – Measures Approx. 6-1/2” x 8-1/2 – PSA Type 1 Encapsulated

Category: Photos

Starting Bid: $300.00

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Item was in Auction "Sizzling Summer Rarities Auction 2019",
which ran from 7/24/2019 11:00 AM to
8/10/2019 7:00 PM




(LOT 120)
1934 Original Spring Training Photo w/Ruth, Gehrig & McCarthy - PSA Type I International News – Measures Approx. 6-1/2" x 8-1/2 – PSA Type 1 Encapsulated

The unparalleled duo of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig would lead the Yankees to three World Championships and four American League pennants, with their final 1932 title climaxed by the "Sultan of Swat's" legendary "Called Shot". Unquestionably considered baseball's most fearsome "one-two" all-time batting punch, this dynamic pair would strike incredible fear into the hearts of pitchers for roughly a decade of time. After Miller Huggins untimely passing in the late 1920's, formidable Chicago Cubs skipper Joe McCarthy took over as the Yankee manager in 1931 and would lead the Bronx Bombers to 7 Championships over the next 16 seasons!

This outstanding 1934 photo portrays the remarkable "threesome" of Ruth, Gehrig and McCarthy in a leisurely moment at the Yankees St. Petersburgh Spring Training facility before the start of the 1934 campaign. The crystal clear and extremely well-centered black & white image reveals McCarthy (on the left) and the "Iron Horse" leaning their arms on Ruth's shoulders. Defying "Father-Time" for the past 85 years, the photo exhibits no glaring blemishes with the verso depicting the critical International News credit stamp and caption that provides vivid details of this iconic Spring Training moment. A truly historic illustration, little did fans know the 1934 season would see Babe Ruth donning a New York uniform for the final time, with his off-season trade to the Boston Braves ending an absolutely unfathomable 15-year run with the immortal Yankees. - PSA Encapsulated Type I

MIN BID $300
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