1925 Original Photo BABE RUTH "The BELLY ACHE Heard ROUND the WORLD" !

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1925 Original Photo BABE RUTH "The BELLY ACHE Heard ROUND the WORLD" ! Starting Bid 99 cents !!! .... Absolutely NO RESERVE !!! DESCRIPTION "The BELLY ACHE Heard ROUND the WORLD" ! Here is a photo that represented one of the most infamous chapters in the book of Ruth, the life and times of Mister George Herman Ruth. This Vintage 1925 ORIGINAL Photograph issued by American Photo Service depicts the New York Yankees superstar hospitalized with influenza. Original press stamp is on the verso. During spring training in 1925 concern over Ruth's weight was a major topic of discussion. While playing in Hot Springs, Arkansas, he developed a mild case of influenza, but felt well enough to travel with the team to Asheville, North Carolina. On his arrival at the team hotel he collapsed in front of Yankees main scout Paul Krichell. A local physician attributed the fainting episode to flu, and recommended that Ruth return to New York to rest. News of his illness quickly spread among the sports journalism community. A rumor circulated that he had DIED, prompting British newspapers to print a premature obituary. It became known as "the bellyache heard 'round the world". However, the exact cause of his ailment has never been confirmed and remains a mystery today. Some said it was hot dogs and pop. Others say that it was some form of verneral disease or something he contracted from one of his countless encounters with hookers or his groupies. The 8”x 10” photograph has been authenticated by PSA/DNA as a TYPE I , period 1st generation exemplar and has been encapsulated in PSA’s photograph holder. This fantastic photo captures the Babe in bed, and despite being incapacitated, he found time to do a promotional photo shoot. What a trooper ! As with ALL our auctions, there is NO RESERVE so Bid to WIN !!! (This is a 10-day Auction that ends on SUNDAY Night, NOVEMBER 3rd). "Please allow time for images to load" Lot B 6 (front of label) (back of label) ABOUT US eBay Member Since 1997 Check our Feedback and Bid with TOTAL Confidence and see why we are Rated #1 by many as "The Source" for Vintage Memorabilia and Vintage Original Photographs on eBay. Everything we sell is backed by a 100% TOTAL Satisfaction Guarantee ! Please see my eBay "About Me" page by If you have never bought from us, give us a try and join over 20,000+ satisfied customers. PAYMENT, SHIPPING, & PICK-UP We accept PayPal. Pick-Up from our Jersey City location (by appointment) is also available. Payment is due within (3) days from the end of the auction. NJ State Residents MUST add 7% sales tax. WE ALWAYS COMBINE SHIPPING CHARGES on MULTIPLE PURCHASES (Buy More and SAVE on S+H) ! You may use eBay's check out system at any time. If you buy multiple items, and the shipping charges appear high, please contact us because eBay’s shipping calculator might NOT always be accurate or appear high on the shipping charges for combined items. For the most accurate shipping charges on combined shipping, please wait until our entire auction is over. All winners will be sent an invoice through eBay by THURSDAY, November 7th when our ENTIRE auction this week is over. However, if you are done buying from us and need an invoice immediately, just email us and we will get an invoice sent through eBay to you ASAP. WE SHIP via USPS. In general, For U.S. and CANADA : small size and flat items weighing less than 13 ounces, such as photographs, cards, or pins will be shipped via 1st Class. Other items will be shipped via Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation. Insurance is MANDATORY on packages valued at over $100. For INTERNATIONAL Destinations , Packages over $50 will be sent via USPS International Priority Mail. Packages over $200 must be sent via USPS International Express Mail with tracking (as only Express Mail is insured and trackable for international packages). Per eBay rules and the law, we must declare FULL value on customs forms, no exceptions. We will NOT end auctions early. This is t... read more

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