Yes, Babe Ruth was a Dodger. No, he never played a game on the field for us, but he was known to participate in pregame batting practice exhibitions for fans. He would slam home runs to the delight of early arriving fans. During games he would man first base as a coach in hopes of one day earning a spot as a skipper for the club. Unfortunately, team management saw him as more of a sideshow attraction to get the fans through the turnstiles. Below is a Sporting News Archives vintage press photo of Babe directing at 1st base.
Thursday, June 02, 2011
Legendary Auctions: Jackie Robinson Doll

It sold for a reasonable $956.00. I know that sounds like a lot, but I recall only the doll and smaller box selling at the Halper Collection auction over 10 years ago for $1,380.00. Heck, there is one on eBay right now for $1,250.00 that also only includes the doll and smaller box.


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