Babe Ruth Boxing with Children photograph

Date1934 January 03

DescriptionA black-and-white photograph of Babe Ruth posed with four children. They are wearing boxing gloves and three of the children are standing on various stools/tables to appear taller than the boy in front of them. Trainer Artie McGovern can be seen in the background. Based on the back of the photograph this was taken on January 3, 1934 at McGovern's gym.

Object numberBL-1968-01451-0503

Publisher New York World-Telegram

Subject Ruth, Babe, 1895-1948

Attributes

Classificationsphotographic materials

Collection NumberBA PHT 001 New York World-Telegram photographic materials

Dimensions6.5 x 8.5 in.

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