Babe Ruth Signing a $100, 000 Contract, 1926
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Babe Ruth Signing a $100, 000 Contract, 1926
Photograph showing Babe Ruth (1895-1948), the American baseball player, signing a $100, 000 contract for a twelve-week tour, 1926
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1948 Babe Baseball Contract Player Ruth Signing Twelve Week 1895 1926
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This historic photograph captures the iconic moment when American baseball legend Babe Ruth signed a groundbreaking $100,000 contract for a twelve-week tour in December 1926. The image shows Ruth, dressed in a suit and holding a pen, intently focusing on the document before him as he puts his signature on the dotted line. Surrounded by a group of men in suits, including team executives and agents, the scene exudes the air of importance and excitement that accompanied this significant event in sports history. Babe Ruth, born on February 6, 1895, was one of the most influential and beloved figures in baseball. Known as the "Sultan of Swat," Ruth set numerous records during his Major League Baseball career, including the most home runs in a single season (60 in 1919) and the most career home runs (714). In 1920, he made headlines when he was traded from the Boston Red Sox to the New York Yankees, a move that would come to be known as the "Curse of the Bambino." The $100,000 contract that Ruth signed in this photograph was for a barnstorming tour, which allowed him to play exhibition games across the country during the off-season. This was a lucrative opportunity for Ruth, who was one of the first athletes to capitalize on his celebrity status and earn significant income outside of his baseball salary. The tour was a success, and Ruth continued to make a name for himself both on and off the field, cementing his place in baseball history. This photograph is a valuable reminder of the importance of sports figures in American culture and the business side of athletics. It is a testament to Babe Ruth's enduring legacy and the impact he had on the game of baseball and beyond.
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