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Lot # 36: 1948 Babe Ruth, "Death Announced by Reverend Thomas Kaufman" Touching Photo

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 1 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "Spring Collectors Auction 2018",
which ran from 3/31/2018 11:00 PM to
4/14/2018 8:00 PM



Large 1948 photograph of Reverend Thomas Kaufman as he announces to the huge crowds of youngsters outside the Catholic Hospital of New York that Babe Ruth had died. From photographer Jack Downey and issued through the International News and stamped on the back with a large paper caption as well. A touching photo from one of the most important events of its era, the death of a legend!

Size: 8x10
Designation: Vintage 1
Condition: 4/5
Quality: 5/5
Overall Grade: 9/10

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