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

[tedzan]

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






TED Z

[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.






TED Z

[JoeyF1981]

Originally Posted by tedzan

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






TED Z

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.


TED Z

[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?

[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