Babe & Lou Prepare For Battle In Chicago
81 Years Ago Today - Comiskey Park - June 15, 1932
The Yankees needed more than those stern looks to gain a victory as they lost to the White Sox 2-1. New York’s only run was from Lou’s 14th HR.
Boxscore: 6/15/1932 - ChiSox 2 - NYY 1
Babe & Lou Meet France In St. Louis
83 Years Ago Today - Sportsman’s Park - June 7, 1930
(L-R) Lou Gehrig, Radio Broadcaster France Laux & Babe Ruth
A Somber Day In New York
72 Years Ago Today - June 3, 1941
(L-R) Babe Ruth, Mel Ott, ex-Postmaster Gen. James Farley, Carl Hubbell - Yes, six years after The Babe announced his retirement, he was in New York for another somber occasion: the wake of Lou Gehrig (who died the day before). We’ve all seen the photos of Babe at Lou’s coffin, so I won’t repost those here…but it’s interesting to see this photo of 3 legendary NY players being interviewed for NBC radio.
81 Years Ago Today In New York…
Heavy Hitters Of The Big Leagues - April 8, 1932
(L-R) Hack Wilson, Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig: I posted this one a while back, but I thought it’d be appropriate to post again today…
1907 Newark Sailors Team Composite
Future Hall of Famer Eddie Collins was on this team for a total of four games, so he didn’t make it for this photo composite. However, Paul Krichell did make it onto the photo (his name is misspelled “Kritchell”). His playing career was uneventful…but his scouting career for the Yankees was legendary. His eye for talent led to the signings of future Yankees icons Lou Gehrig, Tony Lazzeri, Phil Rizzuto, and Whitey Ford.
The Many Faces Of Babe Ruth
The Real BSmile: New Background Photo
I was getting bored with my background image, so I created a new one using some of my favorite Babe Ruth photos that I’ve posted here over the past year+. Cheers!
Three Legends In The City - NYC 12/18/1938
(L-R) Lou Gehrig, Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker & Babe Ruth
WWI flying ace Eddie Rickenbacker, Babe & Lou are most likely in NYC for a dinner celebrating the upcoming New York World’s Fair (1939-40).
1930 New York Yankees Team
St. Petersburg, Florida - March 8, 1930
It’s funny, the only two players in this picture who aren’t wearing their Yankees jerseys are Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig. Then again, they were kind of a big deal.
1931 U.S. Tour Of Japan Team Group Panoramic
Tokyo, Japan - November 1931
The American team is intermingled with the Keio University players, most recognizable is Lou Gehrig (2nd from left) who’s not wearing a baseball uniform, but a formal suit & tie.
