99 years ago today (7/11/14)....Babe Ruth's debut....show your Ruth stuff

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[the 'stache]

Originally Posted by ScottFandango

i forgot how thin Ruth was with the Sox...think they had John Goodman a little too plumbed up for that role...

Agreed, on both counts, Scott.

Originally Posted by 67_Palmer

I thought I've seen every picture of the Babe before clicking on this thread. Awesome stuff!

I've seen a lot of Ruth photos over the years, but this thread is showing me there's clearly a lot more I have not seen. And that brings a smile to my face, though I don't know which photos I like more: the baseball shots, or the candid shots of the Bambino as Santa, or with a bunch of kids.

The picture of the Babe standing over Lou Gehrig's open casket is one of the most powerful images I've ever seen. As I moved through Ben's second group of photos/checks, it caught me completely off guard.

[MattyC]

I think Ruth and Gehrig-- their entwined legacies, the shadows both left over the game-- are as big as it gets in baseball. And that is setting aside their gaudy numbers.

Even with the run we have seen on Ruth's key cards in recent years, I believe he (and Gehrig especially) have room to grow and deserve to grow in value.

The shroud over so many current greats only raises past heroes to a higher level. To think how their names endure to fans after all these decades. The perfect storm of lovable personas, a huge stage, immense on-field ability, and those special historical moments like the called shot (accuracy of account there aside) and July 4th speech.

[71buc]

Wow some beautiful items in this thread. I am way out of my league here. Here are my own Bambino items. The original photos are from the 1934 Tour of Japan and 1926 catching a ball dropped from a bi-plane.

[RCMcKenzie]

Here is a lithograph or woodcut from an old Italian newspaper that appears to depict the same day as Mike's (71Bucs) photo...

[MVSNYC]

Since it's not just cards in this thread...

[HBroll]

Some of my Ruth's

[billyb]

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Babe sure like to play the first ups game. 1st one with Cobb, 2nd one with kids who were on his Radio show.

[billyb]

Nice job by this photographer

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[Jlighter]

Great stuff everyone.

Anyone have a Baltimore News Babe they would like to share?

[tedzan]

1948 season Hollywood Stars program






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[Publius]

Excellent stuff guys! The picture of Ruth over Gehrigs casket got me. Seeing a friend die early must be tough.

[kdixon]

Framed Ruth check.

[pencil1974]

Just got this one delivered today. Thats a printing error there not paper loss something must have gotten on the sheet.

[Clutch-Hitter]

Ben, wow, the Babe's personality was very revealing in those images...the close-up with him looking slightly down was very striking. Great thread and truly awesome images everyone.

[tedzan]

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[tedzan]

Three Ruth cards on this 1933 Goudey uncut sheet (card #144 was Double-Printed)






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[tedzan]

Too, too many stories about the Babe not taking care of his physique. Not really true. In 1925 Ruth was out of shape, his weight peaked up to 245 lbs,
and his "less than Ruthian" performance that year reflected this.

The Babe was determined to get back into shape. So, during the Winter of 1925 he started a rigorous physical training regime at a New York City gym.
And, every Winter there-after, Ruth continued this fitness program. By the start of the 1926 season, Ruth's weight was down to 205 lbs; and, in 1926
his fitness program paid dividends.

In fact, if you compare Ruth's performance from 1926 - 1932, you will see that he out-performed his earlier years.






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[tedzan]

There is no dispute that the Babe hit a HomeRun off Charley Root in the 5th inning of game 3 at Wrigley Field in the 1932 World Series.

Legend has it that Ruth pointed to CF, indicating he would hit the next pitch there. Charley Root claimed that Ruth never said that.

Who do you believe ?


Furthermore....to add injury to insult....what occured with Charley Root's next pitch ? ?







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[JoeyF1981]

Originally Posted by tedzan

Three Ruth cards on this 1933 Goudey uncut sheet (card #144 was Double-Printed)






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Do you actually own this piece?

[tedzan]

I collect uncut sportscards sheets (circa 1920's - 1960's). But, I don't own this one.

This is a photo that I took of this Goudey uncut sheet quite a number of years ago.


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[JoeyF1981]

Originally Posted by tedzan

I collect uncut sportscards sheets (circa 1920's - 1960's). But, I don't own this one.

This is a photo that I took of this Goudey uncut sheet quite a number of years ago.


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Nice, what would you say is your most prized uncut sheet?

[aelefson]

More non card Ruth stuff...

The first piece is a snapshot of Ruth and a magazine photo from the right around the same time (not sure of the year).

The other piece is a religious tract stamped by a ministry on the back and printed by Faith Prayer and Tract League.

Alan

[Clutch-Hitter]

[QUOTE=tedzan;1159413]There is no dispute that the Babe hit a HomeRun off Charley Root in the 5th inning of game 3 at Wrigley Field in the 1932 World Series.

Legend has it that Ruth pointed to CF, indicating he would hit the next pitch there. Charley Root claimed that Ruth never said that.

Who do you believe ?


Furthermore....to add injury to insult....what occured with Charley Root's next pitch ? ?


I don't see how anyone can say he didn't call his shot. Babe Ruth's personality, proven ability, circumstances, video evidence, etc, make it impossible to think he was not calling his shot. He did not need to manufacture tall tales for people to know how good he was. Charley was either embarrassed or simply didn't hear him. Babe also pointed at him and the opposing dugout while rounding the bases; he seemed to be saying "I told you so." The shot was called to the team, not to Root specifically. It was directed toward the dugout or just outside the dugout. The home run itself was a bomb to deep center.





If you haven't already, read Bill Jenkins book: "The Year Babe Ruth Hit 104 Home Runs" It'll provide insight into the regularly mentioned arguments we have here on things like how the Babe would fair in the game today and how the idea of that is irrational. Mr. Jenkins did a great job, providing detailed accounts of ABs, spray charts, etc. The Babe was very powerful on the field...and off the field.

[John V]

I found this last night and thought I'd throw it in the mix...obviously, not a card. Pittsburghers will recall the Post-Gazette cartoonist, Cy Hungerford. This was in an October 1928 paper. The two gents on the right are Hoover and Smith.

[scooter729]

My 1933 Sport Kings uncut sheet - rough crease through the Babe but it's what I got!

[billyb]

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[Rickyy]

Great stuff everyone!



Ricky Y

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

My one and only. By far the coolest card I own. Just looking at it gives me chills.

[CW]

[JoeyF1981]

Originally Posted by CW

Just got a chance to look at your collection...amazing cards! If you ever get tired of that Cracker Jack cobb ill give you my address...lol

[HBroll]

I just got this in the mail today

[MattyC]

Originally Posted by JoeyF1981

Just got a chance to look at your collection...amazing cards! If you ever get tired of that Cracker Jack cobb ill give you my address...lol

Sorry, but I am first in line for CW's CJ Cobb

[JoeyF1981]

Originally Posted by MattyC

Sorry, but I am first in line for CW's CJ Cobb

rock, paper, scissor?? lol

[tedzan]

Originally Posted by tedzan

There is no dispute that the Babe hit a HomeRun off Charley Root in the 5th inning of game 3 at Wrigley Field in the 1932 World Series.

Legend has it that Ruth pointed to CF, indicating he would hit the next pitch there. Charley Root claimed that Ruth never said that.

Who do you believe ?


Furthermore....to add injury to insult....what occured with Charley Root's next pitch ? ?







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TRIVIA ?

Very strange....doesn't anyone, anymore, appreciate TRIVIA here ?

I'll try one more time......

Furthermore ...... to add injury to insult....after Ruth hit that famour HR....what occured with Charley Root's next pitch ? ?


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[itjclarke]

Originally Posted by tedzan

TRIVIA ?

Very strange....doesn't anyone, anymore, appreciate TRIVIA here ?

I'll try one more time......

Furthermore ...... to add injury to insult....after Ruth hit that famour HR....what occured with Charley Root's next pitch ? ?


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Lou Gehrig hit his 2nd homerun of the day

Adding... I'm sure ole Charlie wishes he'd just drilled him in the ribs like he probably wanted to.

[tedzan]

Ian

You got it.

Back-to-back HR's by Ruth and Gehrig on just 2 pitches by Charley Root.


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