Lot # 289: Babe Ruth, Paul Whiteman, John Philip Sousa at Artie McGovern's Boxing Gym Original Type 1 Photo by Underwood & Underwood

Category: 19th Century

Starting Bid: $100.00

Bids: 7 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "Spring, 2022 Premier Auction",
which ran from 3/16/2022 9:00 PM to
4/2/2022 9:00 PM



Amusing 8" x 10" original news service photo featuring American jazz bandleader Paul Whiteman, celebrated composer John Phillip Sousa, and baseball superstar Babe Ruth. Looking on, with towel draped over his shoulder, is Madison Ave. gym owner and personal trainer Artie McGovern who famously worked to rehabilitate Ruth in New York City after The Bambino's dismal 1925 season. Photo exhibits light wear to the corners and a missing chip from the bottom border. A barely visible 3/16 tear appears towards the upper-left corner, contained within the white border. Verso is clean and includes a Wide World Photos stamp identifying them as the issuer. Guaranteed Type 1.

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