100 years ago today, Babe Ruth made his Major League Debut

[the 'stache]

The Babe tossing for the Boston Red Sox

On July 11, 1914, Babe Ruth made his Major League debut pitching for the Red Sox. He pitched seven innings giving up 8 hits and two earned runs. He struck out one, and didn't walk any batters. He was also 0-2 at the plate, and was lifted for a pinch hitter Duffy Lewis.

In honor of the most popular sports star in American history, let's see your Babe Ruth collectibles!

[Leon]

"what did you find under there?"

[scooter729]

Here's the Boston Globe lead from 100 years ago..... Interesting to see that a slew of injuries in 1914 may have forced the Sox president to pay more than he wanted for Ruth's services, since he was so otherwise shorthanded at the time....

[packs]

One of my favorite photos. Here's the Babe signing autographs for soldiers while he was in the National Guard. Each bat has the name of the army base where they're headed. Really neat photo and shows that there were at one time lots of bats signed by Ruth in circulation. Not a medium we typically think of when it comes to pre-war autographs.

And to make it sweeter, the photo was taken on my birthday in 1926.

[bbpostcards]

The postcard is postmarked from Boston on July 11, 1914 at 5:30 p.m. At 10 a.m. that morning Babe Ruth arrived in Boston and pitched that afternoon in his first major league game. The left handed batter shown on the front is often described as Babe Ruth, but the postmark disproves that belief. For early postcards and more, visit http://www.sportingoregon.com/

[clydepepper]

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[the 'stache]

Originally Posted by packs

One of my favorite photos. Here's the Babe signing autographs for soldiers while he was in the National Guard. Each bat has the name of the army base where they're headed. Really neat photo and shows that there were at one time lots of bats signed by Ruth in circulation. Not a medium we typically think of when it comes to pre-war autographs.

And to make it sweeter, the photo was taken on my birthday in 1926.

That's a fascinating picture, Packs. It makes me wonder how many Ruth signed bats there still are, locked away in private collections.

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I think it would be interesting to see how both the Boston Globe and the New York Times mark today's anniversary in their print editions. Maybe some of our members who reside in those parts would be so kind as to scan any articles they find commemorating Ruth's first day in the bigs.

What's the mood like in Boston today? Is seeing a young and fit Babe in a Sox uniform a somber reminder of what they had and gave away? Or, has winning the Series three times since 2004 dulled the pain that came with their 86 year dry spell?

[CW]

[ZachS]

That photo of Babe signing bats is very cool!

My Ruth stuff:

[benchod]

Originally Posted by Leon

"what did you find under there?"

Looks more like Babe "when the husband comes home" to me

[LincolnVT]

Here is my contribution to the thread.

Ethan

[teetwoohsix]

Originally Posted by LincolnVT

Here is my contribution to the thread.

Ethan

I am late to the thread, but you all have posted some wonderful Ruth items. Ethan, that PC is awesome!

Sincerely, Clayton

[the 'stache]

I'm sitting down now to watch The Pride of the Yankees now for the first time ever. The Babe had a starring role in the film. Gary Cooper is very convincing as the Iron Horse, isn't he?

[LincolnVT]

Originally Posted by teetwoohsix

I am late to the thread, but you all have posted some wonderful Ruth items. Ethan, that PC is awesome!

Sincerely, Clayton

Thank you Clayton. One of 6 on the SGC / PSA charts I believe.