December 5, 2013: Sports & Americana Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/5/2013
This 1921 Warner Brothers 8x10 photo features Babe Ruth, Miller Huggins and Wesley Barry in a Polo Grounds dugout. The photo is titled, "When the King of Swat meets the "Kid" King of Screendom" and the photo was taken for the filming of "School Days" featuring Barry. The photo is dated Oct. 3, 1921 on the back and includes a caption explaining the film. The photo has been authenticated by Henry Yee of PSA/DNA and arrives in a Type 1 holder. Barry starred in a various silent films as a child actor. This very early career Ruth photo has a series of creases and tears across the top with several small missing pieces, but presents nicely.
1921 Babe Ruth Original Wire Photo with Miller Huggins
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