This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/3/2013
When asked in 1930 about making more money than President Herbert Hoover, Babe Ruth famously responded that he ought to because "I had a better year than he did." In this 8" x 9.5" photo George is pictured along with Ed Barrow and Jake Ruppert signing the 3 year; $210,000 contract which preceded his 1930 pact. International Newsreel cutline and photo stamp on reverse. (C0721)