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Lot # 1320: Ted Williams and Babe Ruth Original Photograph

Starting Bid: $500.00

Bids: 1 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "June 2004",
which ran from 5/25/2004 12:00 AM to
5/31/2004 9:00 PM



Very rare original of two baseball gods who still define the greatest living rivalry in all of sports, shown here, shaking hands in the Yankee Stadium dugout. Photo taken for a War Bond campaign in 1943 is a signed photographer's proof copy from 1948, most likely used for the newspaper upon the death of Babe Ruth. Not to be confused with the more common later reprints, and this is the only time they were ever photographed together in their uniforms. Ruth wearing New York Yankee pinstripe and Williams in road Boston Red Sox uniform. Framed to 11x14”. Photo shows some crazing, most of which is not visible except upon close examination. All original frame and backing. Obtained from a source close to photographer, George Lyons.

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