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

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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.

[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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[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.


TED Z

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

[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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[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!

[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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