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1941 Babe Ruth New York State Income Tax Return
<p>On this 1941 unsigned four-page return copy (8.5x11"), Ruth's famed address is listed: 173 Riverside Dr., New York, New York. Ruth lists his "Battle Axe" mother-in-law as a dependent. Ruth's total income for the year was $8,096.87, quite a comedown from his years as a player. The Babe also deducted $1,133.60 as "Baseballs Photographs and other items necessary for advertising." This deduction was later disallowed by the IRS and the State, but Ruth fought it and won. Excellent condition.</p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;">T</span><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;">his collection is originally from Babe Ruth’s right hand man: Mr. Joe Bihler. Bihler handled personally the Babe Ruth account for christy Walsh, Babe Ruth’s legendary agent. Bihler & Walsh took loving care of the Babe from the peak of his playing career, till his final years. </span><br style="font-size: 13.3333px;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;">Along with their #1 client Babe Ruth, Walsh & 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 “Babe” 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. </span></p>
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