A year prior to his death, the “Babe” was looking pretty good after returning home from an extended stay in Florida. See for yourself, with this Type I photo of Ruth and his wife. Credited on the back to Acme Newspictures, this 7x9 photo captured the Ruths as they were deplaning at the Newark Airport. A blurb affixed to the back is dated 4/21/47, and states in part “Ruth, returning from a Florida vacation he took to speed his recovery from a serious neck operation, was sun-tanned and much heavier”. Reporting in (VG+) condition, this vintage photo shows nice gloss, and is fairly clean, with a distinct images of Ruth smiling and waving. Full LOA from PSA/DNA.
Opening Bid $150.