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1932 Babe Ruth New York State Income Tax Return

1932 Babe Ruth New York State Income Tax Return

<p>Year of called shot in the 1932 World Series in which Ruth may have called his home run against the Cubs' Charlie Root. Indicates that Ruth made $113,603.89 in total income for the year. Four pages, each 8.25x10.75". Great detail. Occupation on trade, "Ballplayer." Employer listed as: "New York American League Baseball Club, 55 West 42nd. St, N.Y.C." Shows $5,231.77 in "World Series Money" from Commissioner Landis. Also shows deductions for "Baseballs, photographs and other items for advertising." In hand of Joe Bihler, right-hand man. Unsigned preparatory return. A few less than one-half inch tears along edges. Otherwise Excellent condition.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;">T</span><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;">his collection is originally from Babe Ruth&rsquo;s right hand man: Mr. Joe Bihler. Bihler handled personally the Babe Ruth account for christy Walsh, Babe Ruth&rsquo;s legendary agent. Bihler &amp; Walsh took loving care of the Babe from the peak of his playing career, till his final years.&nbsp;</span><br style="font-size: 13.3333px;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;">Along with their #1 client Babe Ruth, Walsh &amp; Bihler represented most of the major sports legends over their careers including lou Gehrig, ty cobb, Knute Rockne, John McGraw and many more in a myriad of different sports. These important documents are fascinating look into the life and times of George Herman &ldquo;Babe&rdquo; Ruth. they include several of his income tax returns, income notes from his banner 1927 year showing great detail of his earnings, a telegram from a racist police chief, and a great letter Ruth sent to the IRS regarding a deduction he made for his wife acting as his secretary.&nbsp;</span></p>


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