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- HISTORIC PHOTO REPRODUCTION: You'll love this high quality historic reproduction of {year + photo title]. 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 1922 Babe Ruth Portrait Photo. 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.
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Pictured here at the height of his career, this photograph of Babe Ruth remains one of the most enduring images of the most iconic American baseball players of the twentieth century. By 1922, Ruth's career and legacy had been cemented, and he had become one of the most famous baseball players since his debut with the Boston Red Sox in 1914. However, he had since been traded to the New York Yankees, where his skill as a batter had been recognized, which stood in stark contrast to his position as a pitcher during his time with the Red Sox.
Ruth signed with the Yankees in 1920 and would play for the iconic team until 1934, when he played over 2000 games, broke numerous batting records, and only appeared on the mound five times, of which he won all five. However, he did suffer an injury from batting in his initial year in 1920. During this period, Ruth's star continued to rise as his ability to hit home runs garnered favor from his fans' home base in New York and frustration from their opponents during away games.
A year after this picture was taken, the Yankees bid farewell to the Polo Grounds, their historic home, and moved to the iconic Yankee Stadium. It was in this new stadium that Ruth would make history by hitting his first home run in 1923. This photo captures Ruth in one of the most iconic periods of his career, a time that immediately transports the viewer back in time and signifies a significant milestone in both Ruth's career and the Yankees' history.
