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Lot # 418: 1933 Babe Ruth 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



"Tentative Return" in red grease pencil for 1933. Four pages, each 8.5x11". This was for Ruth's next-to-last season with the Bronx Bombers. "Emergency Tax" line reads, "Tax $300." But Ruth paid $350, and this was paid by check dated June 15, 1934. Ultimately, written in hand of right-hand man Joe Bihler. Shows Ruth's residence is 570 Seventh Avenue, N.Y.C. Unsigned. Small tear on bottom of each sheet, 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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