(LOT 2099)
1921 Babe Ruth PSA Type I Encapsulated Original George Grantham Bain Photo – Measures Approx. 4" x 6"
The year is 1921 and Babe Ruth never looked better as he dons his classic Yankee pinstripe uniform and seldom seen white pinstripe cap, in this classic 4" x 6" George Grantham Bain News Service photo. Little did Babe Ruth realize he would end one of his or anyone's finest slugging seasons ever; walloping a record-setting 59 round-trippers, knocking in 168 runs and posting an amazing .378 batting average. Ruth would lead the Yankees to the 1921 World Series against McGraw's Giants, eventually falling to their cross-town rivals in the fall classic. More significant, however, is this incredible heirloom that portrays the "Bambino" in his seldom seen early 1920s white capped Yankee pinstripe uniform.

The verso reveals a June 21, 1921 date, and considering the Yankees played the Red Sox in a four-game series in Boston from June 20th to June 23rd, we can only assume this "Sultan of Swat" throwing image was taken by George Grantham Bain at Boston's legendary Fenway Park. The somewhat sepia-toned Ruthian throwing pose depicts magnificent crystal-clear clarity, with the only negligible flaws being an upper right corner crease and standard corner wear. The verso reveals the classic "BAIN NEWS SERVICE" stamp, as well as a violet "BABE RUTH of Yankees – June 21, 1921" additional stamp in the upper region. It is no secret that Babe Ruth photos from his early Yankee playing days are in high demand, especially when they carry the highly coveted "Bain News Service" stamp. Courtesy of Memory Lane, the advanced enthusiast is now afforded an opportunity to capture this extraordinary "Bain" Babe Ruth image that turns back the clock to an era when the "Babe" was revolutionizing our National Pastime!

MIN BID $300
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