The Babe Leaves for Florida -- Babe Ruth waves goodbye as he boards train here today with Mrs. Ruth bound for a vacation in Florida. Ruth, who will celebrate his 54th birthday Saturday, told reporters he felt 90 years old. He was released from hospital last week after a three-week rest. He underwent a serious neck operation a year ago.

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The Babe Leaves for Florida -- Babe Ruth waves goodbye as he boards train here today with Mrs. Ruth bound for a vacation in Florida. Ruth, who will celebrate his 54th birthday Saturday, told reporters he felt 90 years old. He was released from hospital last week after a three-week rest. He underwent a serious neck operation a year ago.

Associated Press · [ca. February 1948]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Ruth, Babe - Baseball

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