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1947 Photo of Ruth with the Inspiration for His 1926 World Series 3 HR Game.
Lot 126. 1947 Photo of Ruth with the Inspiration for His 1926 World Series 3 HR Game. This AP wire photo captures Babe Ruth visiting with Johnny Syslvester, who inspired him to hit three home runs in Game 4 of the 1926 World Series. When Sylvester, who was 11, fell ill, members of his family contacted the Yankees and Cardinals, who were facing off for baseball’s World Championship. Both teams responded. Ruth sent a note saying that he would “knock a homer for you” in Game 4. Ruth did just that. And then for good measure, he socked two more. Sylvester recovered and lived to the age of 74. He credited Ruth with his recovery. The two men met a year before Ruth’s death. The 7” x 9” photo is vg-ex with the caption taped to the back. A light stain from the tape shows very lightly on the front. The photo is an interesting adjunct to a major World Series accomplishment and an important event in The Babe Ruth Story.
Minimum Bid $75.
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