Caption
Babe Ruth at bat, 1983.
Number
2046
Prompt
Babe Ruth slowly lowers his bat and starts trotting out of view. He knows it's a home run and he doesn't need to hustle. The crowd in the background could cheer, with their movement subtly animated.
Body
This stamp captures the iconic image of Babe Ruth completing his mighty swing. The design is based on a famous photograph of the legendary slugger. The First Day of Issue ceremony was held in Chicago, the site of the first All-Star Game in 1933 at Comiskey Park. The stamp was part of the American Sports Series, which also honored other athletic luminaries.