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Lot # 417: 1932 Babe Ruth New York State Income Tax Return

Starting Bid: $300.00

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Item was in Auction "2019 Spring Classic",
which ran from 5/7/2019 10:00 AM to
6/7/2019 10:00 PM



Year of called shot in the 1932 World Series in which Ruth may have called his home run against the Cubs' Charlie Root. Indicates that Ruth made $113,603.89 in total income for the year. Four pages, each 8.25x10.75". Great detail. Occupation on trade, "Ballplayer." Employer listed as: "New York American League Baseball Club, 55 West 42nd. St, N.Y.C." Shows $5,231.77 in "World Series Money" from Commissioner Landis. Also shows deductions for "Baseballs, photographs and other items for advertising." In hand of Joe Bihler, right-hand man. Unsigned preparatory return. A few less than one-half inch tears along edges. Otherwise Excellent condition.

 

This collection is originally from Babe Ruth’s right hand man: Mr. Joe Bihler. Bihler handled personally the Babe Ruth account for christy Walsh, Babe Ruth’s legendary agent. Bihler & Walsh took loving care of the Babe from the peak of his playing career, till his final years. 
Along with their #1 client Babe Ruth, Walsh & Bihler represented most of the major sports legends over their careers including lou Gehrig, ty cobb, Knute Rockne, John McGraw and many more in a myriad of different sports. These important documents are fascinating look into the life and times of George Herman “Babe” Ruth. they include several of his income tax returns, income notes from his banner 1927 year showing great detail of his earnings, a telegram from a racist police chief, and a great letter Ruth sent to the IRS regarding a deduction he made for his wife acting as his secretary. 

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