2 Checks Endorsed ("Geo H. Babe Ruth" and "George H. Babe Ruth") drawn on the Bank of Manhattan Trust Company of New York in the amounts of $1200 and $4500, together with a third check payable to Ruth in the amount of $375 but not endorsed by him, November 30, 1932 to January 16, 1934, all three signed by Christy Walsh, ink stamp affecting signature of 1934, but not perforations, toning to checks overall. Provenance: Sotheby's, The Barry Halper Auction, September 29, 1999. A glimpse into Babe Ruth's complicated finances. Each of these three checks are identified in type above the endorsement as to the source of the funds: "Share of McLoughlin & Co's check #4956..." "Share of Einson & Freeman Co's check #880--Babe Ruth Masks," and "On a/c Standard Oil Records and broadcasts #7 to #'8 incl." Christy Walsh was the first major sports agent; in addition to Ruth, he managed Lou Gehrig and other sports celebrities.
2 Checks Endorsed ("Geo H. Babe Ruth" and "George H. Babe Ruth") drawn on the Bank of Manhattan Trust Company of New York in the amounts of $1200 and $4500, together with a third check payable to Ruth in the amount of $375 but not endorsed by him, November 30, 1932 to January 16, 1934, all three signed by Christy Walsh, ink stamp affecting signature of 1934, but not perforations, toning to checks overall. Provenance: Sotheby's, The Barry Halper Auction, September 29, 1999. A glimpse into Babe Ruth's complicated finances. Each of these three checks are identified in type above the endorsement as to the source of the funds: "Share of McLoughlin & Co's check #4956..." "Share of Einson & Freeman Co's check #880--Babe Ruth Masks," and "On a/c Standard Oil Records and broadcasts #7 to #'8 incl." Christy Walsh was the first major sports agent; in addition to Ruth, he managed Lou Gehrig and other sports celebrities.
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