My new favorite photo.

[ruth-gehrig]

I agree with everything already said about how powerful the picture is! It really says alot. Now in the first picture Gehrig is clearly not in the casket that Babe is viewing him in. Hell it doesn't even look like Gehrig is in a casket with the boys looking on.

[Lordstan]

It appears he is lying on a bed of some sort. I don't have it in hand to see if there is any more info or slug describing the scene. When I get it, I'll update the info.

[jgmp123]

Assuming its two different scenes...a viewing and the funeral.

[milkit1]

great photo mark! The closest thing I have is this photo from Hal Chase's funeral and a photo of some players standing around Hughie Jennings grave. Im strangely fascinated by this depressing photos and I think this Rube Waddell one takes the cake.

hal chase pic 3.jpg

jwnnings grave.jpg

waddell.jpg

[mcgwirecom]

I really like the photos. I have a copy of the Ruth viewing Gehrig. I think they are great, but they are also something I doubt they would ever show in this day.

[Lordstan]

Thanks everybody.

I don't usually go after these type of pictures. I would rather remember them young and vibrant, but there is something special about that particular Gehrig that drew me to it.
There is an ethereal quality that really speaks to the relationship between the Gehrig and the kids. Perhaps I long to feel that innocent youthful hero worship in myself. Wanting to rekindle the lost connection of those days between player and fans.
Alright, I'm getting a bit sappy. Sorry.

Anyway, I'm glad you all liked seeing it.

Best,
Mark

[Lordstan]

I got the pic today.
Here are my scans.
There are no markings on the back except for what looks like adhesive from being stuck in a scrapbook perhaps.
I feel pretty sure it is vintage to the time period from a paper standpoint.
Clarity is outstanding in person.




I am very happy with the pic. It is more moving in person.

[Davy_Kangaroo_Jones]

Wow, that Rube photo is really wild.