1948 Babe Ruth Red Sox "News Service Photograph" 7x9 PSA Type IV Photo (PSA)
Type IV PSA Photo
- Lot number 9302203
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- Winning bid $244.76
- Buyer's premium $41.61
- Total $286.37
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Photo measures 7" x 9" in size and features baseball legend, Babe Ruth! This Babe Ruth photo is a later-issued 1948 example that was made off a duplicate negative featuring an image originally taken in 1918.
Type IV Photo Definition: A 2nd generation photograph (or 3rd or later generation), developed from a duplicate negative or wire transmission, during a later period (more than approximately two years after the picture was taken)..
Babe Ruth, one of the most iconic figures in baseball history, played for the Boston Red Sox from 1914 to 1919 before being traded to the New York Yankees. During his time with the Red Sox, Ruth was primarily known as a dominant pitcher, leading the team to three World Series titles. However, his transition to a slugger after joining the Yankees revolutionized the game, as he set numerous home run records and became a cultural icon. The trade of Ruth, often referred to as the "Curse of the Bambino," is frequently cited as a key factor in the Red Sox's 86-year championship drought, making Ruth’s legacy intertwined with the history of both the Red Sox and the Yankees.
The original Type IV photograph has been authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA for authenticity purposes.
Authentication: PSA Encapsulated
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