Babe Ruth Portrait photograph

Date1947 February 15

DescriptionA black-and-white photograph of Babe Ruth. The caption (not shown) reads "Wearing his usual camel's hair topcoat and cap to match, but his once glowing face now drawn and pale and with tears in his eyes , Babe Ruth is shown seated in car as he leaves for home after spending 82 days in French Hospital. The famous home run hitter underwent a serious neck operation last Jan. 6. It was indicated it may not be necessary for the Babe to return to the hospital except for treatment."

Object numberBL-1968-01451-0769

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 8.75 in.

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