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Professional Baseball Player Babe Ruth, 1922

Unknown author · 1922

A professional photograph of Babe Ruth taken in 1922, capturing his likeness during his playing career.

This photograph presents Ruth as a prominent figure in professional baseball during the early 1920s.

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Black-and-white photograph of a man in a pinstriped baseball jersey and a cap with a white interlocking NY logo, looking off to the side, seated in front of a wooden wall.
Unknown author, Professional baseball player Babe Ruth, 1922.

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What it is

This photograph, taken in 1922, features Babe Ruth in his baseball uniform, representing him during a key period of his professional career.

Why it matters

This image serves as an important historical document, illustrating how Ruth was perceived and marketed as a player during a transformative era in baseball.

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  • What does Ruth's expression suggest about his mindset at this time?
  • How does the choice of attire reflect the branding of baseball players in the 1920s?
  • What historical context can be inferred from the setting of the photograph?

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