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The Babe, Statue Photograph

Grant Berg · 23 June 2011 (photograph)

A photograph of a bronze statue called 'Babe's Dream', honoring Babe Ruth as a Baltimore native, near Eutaw Street.

This statue, 'Babe's Dream', commemorates Ruth's roots in Baltimore and his legacy as a baseball icon.

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Bronze statue of a young baseball player in a cap and uniform, leaning on a bat, standing on a stone pedestal. A plaque reads 'Babe's Dream, George Herman Babe Ruth, Baltimorean, Feb. 6, 1895 - Aug. 16, 1948'. Behind it are Orioles banners, Eutaw Street sign and an iron gate.
'Babe's Dream' statue of Babe Ruth. Photographed 23 June 2011.

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What it is

This photograph, taken in 2011, shows a bronze statue titled 'Babe's Dream', depicting a young Babe Ruth in uniform leaning on a bat. It stands on a stone pedestal with a plaque giving his full name, George Herman 'Babe' Ruth, and noting he was a Baltimorean, with his birth and death dates.

Why it matters

This statue is another memorial honoring Ruth's connection to his hometown of Baltimore. It shows how communities build lasting tributes to athletes who became national icons, keeping their memory alive for later generations long after their playing careers ended.

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  • Why do you think the statue shows Ruth as a young player rather than at the height of his fame?
  • What does the plaque tell visitors about Ruth's identity and origins?
  • How might a statue shape the way people remember a historical figure compared to photographs or documents?

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