Ruth Type-1 from 1923

Westsiders · #1 03-09-2018, 09:30 PM

I’m confident it’s good. I have no doubt that it’s him crossing home plate (with Batboy Eddie Bennett greeting him). Comparing the background from the pre-game opening day photos with this one...looks very consistent. I’ve been interested in this photo, as I’ve always been a fan of the 40K Bat.

PhilNap · #2 03-09-2018, 11:16 PM

It is Ruth and it is the Opening Day HR

GKreindler · #3 03-10-2018, 07:36 AM

Yeah, it's definitely Ruth. I've had this screenshot of the newspaper clipping for a while, and was always hoping that the photo would turn up somewhere.

The one offered in Heritage is close - maybe a second before the one in the paper - but it's clearly the same scene.

Snapolit1 · #4 03-10-2018, 07:39 AM

Legit I assumed but man that's the skinniest Ruth I've ever seen. I kept looking at it wondering if it was him. These photos confirm it is.

GKreindler · #5 03-10-2018, 07:51 AM

Yeah, his first few years with the Yankees - especially in '20 and '21 - the man was pretty damn svelte.

Runscott · #6 03-10-2018, 09:35 AM

Good to hear. In this hobby I always assume the worst, and naturally I miss out on some good stuff as a result. That Cobb/Ruth golf tag is another example I was surprised to hear was legit. It's great that we have plenty of people here who can simply say "it's good" and you know it is.

Westsiders · #7 03-10-2018, 09:54 AM

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Westsiders · #8 03-13-2018, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GKreindler

Yeah, it's definitely Ruth. I've had this screenshot of the newspaper clipping for a while, and was always hoping that the photo would turn up somewhere.

The one offered in Heritage is close - maybe a second before the one in the paper - but it's clearly the same scene.

Graig,

Can I take that to mean that you picked up this beauty? If so, congrats!

GKreindler · #9 03-13-2018, 07:32 PM

No, sir!! It’s a beautiful photo, but luckily, Heritage has great scans on their auction pages. 😀

Whoever came away with it though, they got an amazing photo of a pretty important moment in Babe’s career to enjoy.

Westsiders · #10 03-13-2018, 08:46 PM

Big fan of your work. Thought maybe you picked it up as a future project

Out of curiosity, has anyone seen other newspaper clippings or photos of this particular at-bat?

sporteq · #11 03-14-2018, 02:08 AM

Article written on this photo months ago.

https://www.sportscollectorsdaily.co...g-auction/amp/

btcarfagno · #12 03-14-2018, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Westsiders

Big fan of your work. Thought maybe you picked it up as a future project

Out of curiosity, has anyone seen other newspaper clippings or photos of this particular at-bat?

I have a glass plate negative of Ruth taking batting practice before the game.

Runscott · #13 03-10-2018, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhilNap

It is Ruth and it is the Opening Day HR

He looks more like himself in that newspaper photo. Thanks for posting this.

Perhaps I'm getting too cynical and negative. If I start ragging on forum members again, someone please give me a virtual slap.

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