Lot # 633: Superb c.1927/’28 Babe Ruth/Lou Gehrig Barnstorming Photo – Measures Approx. 8” x 10” PSA Type 1 Encapsulation

Category: Photos

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Item was in Auction "Winter Classic 2019",
which ran from 12/19/2019 12:00 PM to
1/11/2020 7:00 PM




(LOT 633)
Superb c.1927/'28 Babe Ruth/Lou Gehrig Barnstorming Photo – Measures Approx. 8" x 10" PSA Type 1 Encapsulation

The 1927 season would see the legendary New York Yankees absolutely crushed their opposition, virtually "cake walking" to their second World Championship with a climatic 4 game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The dynamic duo of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig led this unparalleled squad, with their record setting assault on the fences eventually leading to the "Bambino's" unfathomable 60 home runs. These two slugging icons dominated our National Pastime for nearly a decade, striking an incomparable fear into the hearts of virtually every pitcher they faced, and it is an accepted notion that no two teammates could possibly match their coupled achievements. Virtually every American was now captivated by these incredible sluggers, which 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 remarkable 8" x 10" photo exhibits these two baseball "giants" posing for the camera during one of their classic Barnstorming Tours.

Measuring approximately 8" x 10", both the "Babe" and "Lou" are donning their respective "Bustin Babes" and "Lurrapin Lou's" classic uniforms before a group of onlooking awestruck fans situated behind the period style fence. You can almost feel the excitement from these captivated patrons as they try and get a glimpse of these iconic stars before game-time. The image emanates absolutely spectacular contrast and crystal-clear clarity, with the only major blemishes being a few edge chippings situated along the left perimeter. A few stray wrinkles are barely noticeable, and the verso reveals a thin/horizontal piece of white tape along the complete upper edge. Seldom surfacing for the taking, we have seen some of the few existing Type 1 Ruth/Gehrig barnstorming photos sell in excess of five-figures, with this museum worthy masterpiece surely bound to create wide-spread attention amongst the most sophisticated photo enthusiasts!

MIN BID $2,000
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