Back-To-Back Babe Ruth Covers
Vanity Fair Issues from Aug/Sept 1933
I recently noticed that The Babe was featured on back-to-back covers of Vanity Fair in 1933, so I combined them with some stylized bordering for today’s post.
Babe Ruth - Public Servicer Magazine - September 1929
“Published by the Employes of the St. Louis Public Service Company”
I guess this magazine was published and edited by the “employe(e)s” as well, nice spelling guys! Anyways, I love the outfits on those kids…visors, ties, argyle socks, pegged pants and of course, those amazing vintage Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star sneakers!
The Asahi Sports Magazine - May 15, 1928
The Japanese Twice-a-Month Illustrated Record of Athletics
Babe Ruth (in a not-so-glamorous pose) on the cover of the popular sports mag from Japan. Looks like he’s whiffing in a road game against the Philadelphia A’s.
Baseball Magazine - April 1915
Walter Johnson “Why I Signed With The Federals”
Walter did in fact sign with the Federal League’s Chicago Whales, but was threatened with a lawsuit from the Washington Senators, so he never did leave for the new league. More importantly, how awesome is that sweater!!
Babe Ruth cover of ‘Baseball Magazine’ - December 1923
“Babe Ruth Unanimously Voted The Most Valuable Star Of The American League”
Funny how they called it “The Most Valuable Star” and not the “Most Valuable Player”. Babe received all eight 1st place votes. Here’s how the voting broke down: 1923 MVP Voting
Babe Ruth cover of ‘Baseball Magazine’ - October 1920
Including, “Why Outguessing Ruth Is Baseball’s Toughest Problem”, by Ray Schalk.
