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Babe Ruth at Bat

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View across field towards Babe Ruth at bat during a baseball game, taken from ground level. Ruth's right side is to the camera and he is holding the bat above his head. The catcher is on his knees behind Ruth on the left, and two other men can be seen on the field. Each of the three levels of the stands are full of people and bunting is hanging from the top level. The handwritten inscription reads: "To/My Pal/Ed Sullivan/From/Babe Ruth/Jan 10/1930."

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 23 x 18 cm

Collection Information

Call Number WCFTR NF Sullivan, Ed

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Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Conditions For Use This image is issued by the Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research. For further information, contact WCFTR. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Center. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied for resale or distribution as a photoprint, used as agency stock, or used in any other enterprise. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research.
Rights Holder Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research
Unique ID
W01458I
Legacy ID
WHi 141342

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