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Lot # 1278: 1920 Actuelle Babe Ruth's Home Run Story 78 RPM Record

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Babe Ruth was all in the news in 1920, his first year with the New York Yankees. He was rewriting home run records at a pace never seen before. Babe tells the story of his transformation from pitcher for the Boston Red Sox into the greatest slugger of the time on this Actuelle 78 RPM Record.

“Babe” Ruth’s Home Run Story” by “Babe” Himself, Manufactured by Pathe Frere Photograph Company, 1920,” has the “Monolog” by Babe Ruth on Side A, and Side B has a “Fox Trot,” Abadele by Duane Sawyer and his Novelty Orchestra. The record is in Very Good condition with smudging and light scratches, as well as a 1/4-inch chip on the edge. The gilded labels on either side are still attractive. Comes in its original paper sleeve.