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Signer:
Ruth, Babe  Search this
Maker:
Spalding  Search this
Physical Description:
cork, cushioned (overall material)
rubber (overall material)
yarn (overall material)
horsehide (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 3 in; 7.62 cm
Object Name:
baseball, autographed
Description:
The New York Yankees' legendary "Sultan of Swat" signed this baseball for a fan during a visit to Scranton, Pennsylvania.
A neglected and delinquent child, George Herman Ruth, Jr. (1895-1948), best known as Babe Ruth, discovered his love for baseball while living at St. Mary's Industrial School for Boys in Baltimore. He began his major-league career as a star pitcher, but was reassigned to the outfield due to his powerful swing. With his record-setting home runs—60 in one season, 714 career total—and larger-than-life personality, Ruth thrilled fans and redefined the character of America's national pastime.
Location:
Currently not on view
Web subject:
Sports  Search this
Name of sport:
Baseball  Search this
Level of sport:
Professional  Search this
Related Publication:
Kendrick, Kathleen M. and Peter C. Liebhold. Smithsonian Treasures of American History
National Museum of American History. Treasures of American History online exhibition
Related Web Publication:
http://americanhistory.si.edu/treasures
Credit Line:
Gift of Juliana C. and Robert M. Jones in memory of their father, Thomas J. Jones
ID Number:
1993.0460.01
Catalog number:
1993.0460.01
Accession number:
1993.0460
See more items in:
Culture and the Arts: Sport and Leisure
National Treasures exhibit
Autographed Baseballs
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-e015-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1163317