(LOT 681)
1926 World Series – Babe Ruth Sliding Safely Into 2nd Base in Game#6 - Underwood & Underwood Type I Photo – Measures Approx. 6-1/2" x 8-1/2" – Full PSA Type 1 LOA
In the classic 1926 World Series, the Yankees would face-off against the St. Louis Cardinals, with the major legendary players being Ruth, Gehrig, Hornsby and Alexander. After five hard fought contests, the Yankees would claim a 3-2 game advantage, coming home to Yankee Stadium needing only one more win to claim their second title. Unfortunately for the Yanks, they would not be able to win that final game in New York, with the Cardinals, led by Grover Alexander's win and save, taking the next two games and World Championship. This scarce photo portrays the immortal Babe Ruth sliding safely into 2nd base in the sixth inning of game#6 that the Yankees would ultimately lose 10-2.

A rare "candid" illustration, it resides as one of the few action photos you will ever come across from this Fall Classic. Measuring approximately 6-1/2" x 8-1/2", the central image has retained a majority of its original splendor with the Redbird's HOF 2nd baseman Rogers Hornsby and shortstop Tommy Thevenow depicted right in the thick of things. All four corners do reveal some level of surface chipping, a few of the borders reflect several black notations and the lower portion of the illustration exhibits some modest emulsion/foxing. The reverse side caption providing details of Ruth's slide into second base and the critical Underwood & Underwood credit stamp are the final compliments for this super eclectic memento!

MIN BID $300
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