Lot # 66: c. 1927-28 Babe Ruth Works Out At Spring Training - PSA Type I Original Underwood & Underwood Photo –Approx. 6-1/2” x 8-3/4” – Full PSA Type 1 LOA

Category: Photos

Starting Bid: $300.00

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Item was in Auction "Summer Spectacular 2018 Auction",
which ran from 7/27/2018 12:00 PM to
8/11/2018 7:00 PM




(LOT 66)
c. 1930's Babe Ruth Works Out At Spring Training - PSA Type I Original Underwood & Underwood Photo – Measures Approx. 6-1/2" x 8-3/4" – Full PSA Type 1 LOA

Any period style Babe Ruth photo merits serious attention from any enthusiast, justifying why this obscure Spring Training image of the "Sultan of Swat" deserves a place in any esteemed photo gathering. Working his body into shape for the upcoming season, the "Babe" has his "hands on hips" as he joins other Yankee teammates in St. Petersburgh Florida for a serious of strenuous calisthenics. This 6-1/2" x 8-3/4" Underwood & Underwood gem emulates near-perfect contrast and impeccable resolution, revealing a vivid caption that reads as follows: "THE DANCE OF SPRING - BABE RUTH LIMBERS UP THE OLD JOINTS WITH THE YANKS AT ST. PETERSBURGH. - ST. PETERSBURGH, Fla. – PHOTO SHOWS: The great home run king, Babe Ruth, starting in his training for the coming ball season. Here he is trotting with fellow members of the New York Yankees". An extremely eclectic offering of the "Bambino" himself, exercise images of the exalted Babe Ruth seldom surface for the taking, making this a sensational pick-up for any esteemed Ruth or photo collector! - Full PSA Type I LOA

MIN BID $300
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