Babe Ruth signing a $52,000 contract in 1934

Babe Ruth alone in the stands, Washington, 1922.

Still a good deal for the Yankees

Rare footage of Babe Ruth teaching someone how to swing a baseball bat

David Wells pitches while wearing Babe Ruth's hat that he purchased for $35,000 in 1997

Some of the clearest footage of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig taking batting practice, 1931

Footage of Boston Red Sox Rookie, Babe Ruth, 1914

April 27, 1947: Babe Ruth day at Yankee stadium

The 1949 Pulitzer Prize-winning photo "Babe Ruth Bows Out" showing Babe Ruth during his final public appearance at a ceremony at Yankee Stadium to retire his number. Photographed by Nat Fein.

1921 - The 26y/o Babe Ruth made a dapper visit to the White House, and the occasion was captured in this photograph. At the time, Babe Ruth was one of the most prominent celebrities in America, especially during the 1920s.

Babe Ruth showed the difference between his baseball swing and his golf swing. (1920)