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Lot #1854:

1926 Babe Ruth Visits an Ill Boy and Makes Promise to Hit Three Home Runs in World Series

Measures 8" x 10". Babe Ruth and his wife are depicted visiting a severely ill boy at the hospital. While there, Babe promised to hit three home runs in one world series game against the St. Louis Cardinals if the boy promised to get well. In the fourth game of the 1926 World Series, Ruth kept his promise; the boy kept his promise as well.

On the Reverse: Typed description on sticker, editor's markings, adhesive residue. (C0711)