Lot # 122: 1942 Babe Ruth w/Kids Holding Baseballs – PSA Type l Encapsulated Hal McAlpin Photo – Measures Approx. 7-3/4” x 9-3/4” Photo

Category: Photos

Starting Bid: $300.00

Bids: 11 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "Spring Rarities Auction 2020",
which ran from 5/6/2020 12:00 PM to
5/30/2020 7:00 PM




(LOT 122)
1942 Babe Ruth w/Kids Holding Baseballs – PSA Type l Encapsulated Hal McAlpin Photo – Measures Approx. 7-3/4" x 9-3/4" Photo

This sensational offering measuring approximately 7-3/4" x 9-3/4" portrays Babe Ruth signing a hoard of baseballs for orphaned boys from the Nazareth House of North Hollywood, CA. While Ruth unquestionably stands as our National Pastime's greatest all-time player, likewise, he arguably resides as the "king of the hill" with regards to the number of baseballs he signed throughout his storied career. Simply stated, the Bambino absolutely adored his admiring fans, especially the young ones who were totally captivated with this "larger than life" legend. It is said that Ruth virtually never denied an autograph seeker, and even his best friend, Hall of Famer Waite Hoyt clearly stated: "I must have seen "Babe" sign over 10,000 baseballs!"

The captivated youths met Ruth at the train upon his arrival to Los Angeles for the filming of "The Pride of the Yankees", and in typical Ruthian fashion, he immediately invited them to breakfast whereby he signed a myriad of baseballs for all of the boys. The photo itself depicts extraordinary contrast and clarity, with a gleaming surface, no obtrusive creasing and only a diminutive upper left corner chip. The flipside reveals a light HAL MCALPIN credit stamp, and more significantly, a caption depicting a detailed historical account of the breathtaking illustration. A remarkable Babe Ruth heirloom, it serves as a sheer reminder of how this baseball immortal spent a countless number of hours to provide his young fans with a Ruthian memento they could cherish for virtually an entire lifetime! - PSA Type I Encapsulation

MIN BID $300
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