2023 January Golf memorabilia Auction - Closing Date 2/5/2023
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/5/2023
1930 Babe Ruth at Jungle Golf Course St. Petersburg, Fl. Original Photo - Framed
Showcased in this lot from the photography category is an original photo of the larger-than-life icon of sport Babe Ruth. The 'Sultan of Swat' is captured standing with two golfing partners in 1930 at Jungle Golf Course in this original photograph five years prior to his retirement. In plus fours, perhaps similar to his baseball pants and a cardigan, the 'Great Bambino' is easily recognizable as the center figure. The verso notations include in pencil: Left right to right Mr. Fred Meyers East Orange and Jersey, Babe Ruth, Mr. Harry Lerch Allentown, PA - Jungle Golf Course St. Petersburg, Feb 1930 - Taken by Mr. B Baker. 8" x 6"
The Golf Auction is proud to present this, our first auction of 2023. This eclectic group of memorabilia represents all areas of the golf collecting world, so please utilize the categories column to help navigate you towards your preferred collectibles. Bids must be placed before 10pm ET, Sunday, February 5th in order to participate in extended bidding
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