Michael Garland (American, B. 1952) "Babe Ruth" Signed lower right. Original Oil painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Republic of the Marshall Islands 32c George Herman Ruth "The Babe" stamp issued August 16, 1998. Born February 6, 1896, in Baltimore, Maryland, George Herman Ruth learned to play baseball while living at St. Mary's Industrial School. He became the school's star catcher and pitcher while also playing for local amateur and semi-pro teams. In 1914, Ruth began his professional career with the Baltimore minor-league team. Later than season, he was sold to the Boston Red Sox of the American League. An excellent pitcher, Ruth set a record in both the 1916 and 1918 World Series, pitching 29 and 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings. Although he was the best left-handed pitcher in the American League, he was moved to the outfield because of his power hitting. Between 1920 and 1934, Ruth played for the New York Yankees, breaking several major-league home-run records. In 1936, the Sultan of Swat was one of the first five players elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Image Size: 11.25 x 14.5 in. Overall Size: 14.25 x 17.5 in. Unframed. (B16016) See More