This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/10/2015
Incredibly unique vintage 1920's advertising display promoting the barnstorming tour of "The Bustin' Babes" vs. "The Larrapin Lou's". In 1927 Walsh, in order to capitalize on the excitement generated by the duo's season-long home-run duel, arranged to have the pair tour the country right after the World Series. The tour, heralded as "Ruth vs. Gehrig - The Battle For The Home Run Title Continues," began in New York and made its away across the country, ending in California. To insure its success, Walsh wisely scheduled nearly all of the games in cities without Major League clubs, thus providing those fans with a rare opportunity to see the two stars in person. Walsh also arranged it so that Ruth and Gehrig were the only two players traveling to each town. Their respective teams at each venue were made up of local players. The tour was such a huge success that it was repeated again in 1928 with equal fanfare. This advertising display reads: "THIS THURSDAY, BASEBALL BARNSTORMING, BABE "BUSTIN' BABES" RUTH VS. LOU "LARRAPIN LOU'S" GEHRIG, AT CITY FIELD, 3PM, $1.00". This vintage treasure remains in remarkable condition considering it is 87 years old.