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George Sisler, Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb

1924 World Series

Three baseball Hall of Famers pose for the camera on October 4th during the 1924 World Series where the Washington Senators beat the New York Giants. From left to right: George Harold Sisler (1893-1973), Babe Ruth (1895-1948) and Ty Cobb (1886-1961).

George Harold Silser (March 24, 1893 - March 26, 1973) aka "Gentleman George" or "Gorgeous George" played for 15 seasons as a first baseman with the St. Louis Browns (now the Baltimore Orioles) in the MLB, earning him the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939

George Herman Ruth, Jr. (February 6, 1895 – August 16, 1948) aka "Babe" Ruth, "the great Bambino" and "the sultan of Swat". Played for the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. Was also one of the first five players elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936.

Tyrus Raymond "Ty" Cobb (December 18, 1886 - July 17th, 1961) also known as "The Georgia Peach". Ty Cobb is a Baseball Hall of Fame member who played 22 seasons in the MLB as an outfielder with the Detroit Tigers.

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Photo taken at Griffith Stadium Washington, District of Columbia USA on

George Herman Ruth Jr.

Mini-biography
Born: Feb 6, 1895
Died: unknown
Also in this photo: George Herman Ruth Jr. at 29 years old  ·  George Harold Silser at 31 years old  ·  Tyrus Raymond "Ty" Cobb at 28 years old