There is a famous photo of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig wearing their Bustin' Babes and Larrupin' Lous barnstorming uniforms. The photo taken dates back to the historic national Barnstorming tour. Pioneering sports agent Christy Walsh was the mind behind both this tour and this souvenir photograph that was sold at one of the ballparks the Home Run King and American League MVP visited in the weeks following the Yanks' four-game Series sweep in 1927.
A Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig duel signed photo is worth about $7,000. -$15,000. Price will vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the signatures. Photo composition, and how well the photo displays the signatures will also effect the price. Larger and more desired pictures could sell for more. Signatures that have not been properly authenticated could sell at half the market value or less.In a recent auction a Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig duel signed photo sold for $16,730.
A Lou Gehrig autographed photo would be in the $5,000. range. Babe Ruth signed a lot of autographs during his career, and although still one of the most highly sought after signatures sells a little lower at $3,500.+ In general a dual signed Babe Ruth, and Lou Gehrig photograph could be worth between $6,000. - $10,000. Condition of the photo, and clarity of the signatures will be a major factor in pricing, as well as getting the signatures authenticated. The composition of the photo could also effect the price. Add value for inscriptions.
A Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig dual signed photo is worth about $7,000. -$15,000. Price will vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the signatures. Photo composition, and how well the photo displays the signatures will also effect the price. Larger and more desired pictures could sell for more. Signatures that have not been properly authenticated could sell at half the market value or less. Each of the two pictures should be valued on it's own merrit. A Lou Gehrig autographed photo (with his wife) would be in worth in the $5,000. range.In a recent auction a Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig dual signed photo sold for $16,730.
There are many photos of Babe Ruth, and Lou Gehrig like you describe. Today there are mass produced 8 x 10 photos that can be easily bought for about $10. All photos will have a value but It all depends on what type of photo you have. The value of your photo will rely on if it is an original first generation photo made from the original negative, a snap shot taken, a news service photo, or a wire photo printed off a teletype machine. All are highly collectible, and can sell between $20. -$200. in general. The photo could also be from a magazine premium or a team released photo sent to fans.
Yes, for a short time near the end of Ruth's career, Ruth played for the Braves while Gehrig remained on the Yankees.
Ruth hit third and Lou Gehrig hit fourth.
Possibly Gehrig or Ruth.
Yes he did.. There is a picture of Babe Ruth in front of Lou Gehrig's coffin.. The picture was in the Daily News-The Stadium-Part One:The house that Ruth Built.
When Gehrig was a rookie, Babe Ruth was his teammate. When Gehrig was near the end of his career, Mickey Mantle was his teammate too.
In MLB history, that is Babe Ruth at .690. Ted Williams is second at .634 and Lou Gehrig is third at .632.
1931 Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth tied for the American League lead in home runs in 1931 with 46.
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