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Lot # 66: 1948 Babe Ruth, "Back Home After Lengthy Illness" Rarity from Last Year of Life

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 20 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed

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Item was in Auction "April Collectors Auction 2025",
which ran from 3/20/2025 12:00 AM to
4/12/2025 8:00 PM



1948 Large photograph of Babe Ruth as he waved to reporters after arriving back home after a lengthy stay in the hospital. Doctors and Mrs. Ruth hid his condition from him to preserve his mental health, so Ruth thought he was doing better but in reality, he would pass away just months after this photograph was taken! Issued by the Associated Press and stamped on the back with a full paper caption as well.

Size: 7x9
Designation: Vintage 1
Condition: 4.5/5
Quality: 5/5
Overall Grade: 9.5/10

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