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2 Wire Photos of Babe Ruth in Military Uniform, One with WWI Hero Gen. Pershing.
Lot 258. 2 Wire Photos of Babe Ruth in Military Uniform, One with WWI Hero Gen. Pershing. In both photos, as a member of the New York National Guard, Ruth salutes Gen. John J. Pershing, the only American promoted during his lifetime to General of the Armies. He led the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I and was a mentor to several World War II leaders, including Gen. Eisenhower and Gen. Patton. Both wire photos are from UPI, and both were taken at the same event in 1924, when Ruth traveled to Washington, D.C., and, in uniform, met the general. In a 6.5” x 8.5” photo distributed in 1924, Ruth salutes Gen. Pershing. In a 1924 photo distributed in 1948, Ruth and Gen. Pershing salute each other. This 8” x 10” photo was distributed in 1948 following Ruth’s death. Pershing had died one month and one day earlier. The upper right corner of the first photo is slightly clipped. Otherwise, both photos are ex with original captions.
Winning Bid $301.
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