Feature Points
- HISTORIC PHOTO REPRODUCTION: You'll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1952 Jackie Mitchell & Babe Ruth Photo Print. Our museum quality prints are archival grade, which means it will look great and last without fading for over 100 years. Our print to order photos are made in the USA and each print is inspected for quality. This historic photo is a perfect addition to your themed decor. Vintage photos look great in the home, study or office. They make a perfect gift as well.
- MUSEUM QUALITY: This high quality photo print will be a great addition to your vintage-themed wall. Don't waste money on cheap-looking, thin paper photos. We use high-end printing equipment with professional quality photo paper and ink. Our professional's choice semi-gloss paper displays images beautifully.
- A LOOK BACK AT HISTORY: This is an impressive, historic reproduction of 1952 Baseball Player Jackie Mitchell Photo Print Poster. A true piece of history. See our product description section for more fascinating information about this historic photo and its significance.
- READY TO FRAME: This unframed print includes a 0.2 inch border for a perfect frame fit and look. Our photos are designed to fit easy-to-find standard frame sizes, saving you money from having to pay for a custom frame. Each photo is inspected for quality and shipped in a rigid envelope/tube. The Historic Prints logo watermark will not appear in the printed photo.
- HISTORIX: We love history and art. Sometimes old photos have tears, separations and other blemishes. We digitally restore and enhance photos while keeping its historical character. All our photos are proudly made in the USA. Looking for a specific photo size? Please contact us. Customers all over the world love our vintage photos and we know you will too.
Additional Information
Born Virne Beatrice Mitchell, she was more commonly known by her nickname "Jackie" and would go on to become one of the first women to play professional baseball. Mitchell is pictured here among some of the most iconic ballplayers, including Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Also present is Joe Engels, who was the owner of the Chattanooga Lookouts. The Lookouts was the first team Mitchell played for.
This photograph was taken following a game where Mitchell struck out Gehrig and Ruth, which would forever cement her in the history of baseball. As a child, Mitchell's next-door neighbor, Dazzy Vance, taught her how to pitch and helped her develop a breaking ball.Vance would later be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Mitchell was only the second woman ever to be signed professionally to a Baseball team, though her contract would be voided and a gender restriction placed on Major League teams. Her legacy remains an early example of the feminist movement during the early portions of the twentieth century. Mitchell continued to play professionally with a barnstorming team called the House of David and would play until her retirement in 1937.
This photograph remains an enduring image that captures the essence of sports and entertainment. It features a distinctive style and unique aesthetic that immediately transports the viewer back in time, creating an indelible bond between the past and present. This work is also an authentic piece of American history that highlights the camaraderie and community that sports contribute.
