17 Rare Babe Ruth Photos That Define Classic Cool

History Sports April 10, 2025

It’s never a bad idea to take a step back into the golden age of baseball when Babe Ruth was around recreating the game itself. Babe Ruth possessed both unreal levels of charisma and swagger when it came to how he carried himself outside of his time in the ballpark. This collection of photos captures just a bit of what makes him one of the kings of old-school cool.

1. He’s more ready to tap in than he’s ever been.

Three baseball players in uniforms sit on a bench. The player in the middle holds a bat and wears a "Y" jacket. The player on the left wears a "Yankees" jersey, and the one on the right wears a jacket with "N.
anonymous

How could you not love Babe Ruth in this picture?

2. Just a couple of legends hanging out for a second.

Two baseball players in Yankees uniforms sit on bats in front of a net. Both wear caps and have serious expressions. One holds a bat upright between his knees, while the other rests his bat on the ground.
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Just imagine that well-backed banter that must’ve been going down between these two?

3. Now that’s a proper coat right there.

Four men in vintage attire stand confidently on porch steps. They wear long coats, suits, and hats, exuding an early 20th-century style. The setting appears formal, with architectural columns in the background.
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The name’s Babe, Babe Ruth.

4. Looking seriously majestic.

A baseball player in a pinstriped uniform and cap stands on a dirt path at the edge of a field. He rests a bat on the ground and has one hand on his hip. The background features an outfield fence and various advertisements.
anonymous

He could hit one over the fence at a moment’s notice still.

5. The colorization always makes these vintage photos hit different.

A man in a blue suit sits thoughtfully, holding a cigar to his mouth. His hair is slicked back, and he wears a gold watch. The background is slightly blurred, showing another person and some equipment.

And a great touch with the necklace there too.

6. That locker with the number takes this to a whole new level.

A baseball player in a pinstripe uniform ties his shoe while seated on a wooden chair in a locker room. Behind him is a red locker with the name "Babe Ruth" and number 3. Another person is entering the room in the background.
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Just shaking the dirt off some very productive cleats, as one does.

7. Babe Ruth just had that ability to always look ready for a photo.

A baseball player in a Yankees uniform leans against a wooden fence, holding a glove. Behind the fence, several people in hats and suits eagerly look on, some smiling, capturing a lively moment during an event.
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Babe had to take a moment every now and again.

8. Wild to think that he used to play for the Red Sox.

A baseball player in a vintage Red Sox uniform pitches on a field. The background shows a crowd of spectators in early 20th-century attire seated in the stands.
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A big old, fearless lefty on the mound.

9. Babe Ruth knew how to dress up.

A man in a suit shakes hands with a baseball player in a "New York" uniform on a baseball field, surrounded by other men in suits. A crowd fills the stands in the background.
anonymous

You know that’s a firm handshake.

10. Perfect form, as per the usual.

A vintage black and white photo of a baseball player in mid-pitch on a dirt field. He wears a classic uniform from the early 20th century, with "RED SOX" visible on the jersey, in an old stadium setting.
anonymous

Looking completely locked in.

11. Really, the hat ties it all together.

A man in a suit and flat cap stands holding a young boy in front of a vintage milk bar stall. He is drinking from a bottle, and the boy is holding a cup. The stall lists milk prices. There's a woman and partially visible sign in the background.

Babe Ruth looking classy as ever.

12. There the legend is.

Two men in suits pose for a black and white photo. The man on the left has glasses and is smiling, while the man on the right has a neutral expression. They're outdoors with part of a machine visible in the background.
anonymous

Looking ready to head up to the plate.

13. Well, that could be the pinnacle of cool right there.

A man in a suit and flat cap sits in an empty row of green bleachers at a baseball game. Spectators, mostly men in hats, fill the seats behind him. A basket is visible on the left side of the image.
toosforyou

A man who needed no company besides himself.

14. Someone’s grandpa meeting Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig in 1934 after winning a Quaker contest

A young boy stands with a baseball bat, flanked by two men in baseball uniforms. One man stands beside him holding the bat, while the other kneels. A crowd is visible in the background, clearly engaged with the scene.
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That kid better have listened closely to everything that Babe Ruth had to say.

15. A very tanned Babe Ruth, Miller Huggins and the absolute unit that was Lou Gehrig, in 1927

Three baseball players in vintage uniforms sit on a bench with bats, on a grassy field next to a chain link fence. Two players wear striped pants and dark socks, while the other in a cap sits between them. Trees and other players are in the background.
peteywarrsaw

I mean, come on.

16. Babe Ruth jumping into a pool circa 1920s

A person wearing a striped tank top and shorts is captured mid-air while diving off a platform into a pool. The scene is outdoors with a clear sky and a railing visible in the background.
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Babe Ruth knew how to take off.

17. Ted Williams and Babe Ruth at Fenway Park, July 13, 1943

Two baseball players in vintage uniforms are shaking hands on the field. One is wearing a Boston uniform and the other a New York Yankees uniform. The crowd is visible in the background.
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Look at these strapping lads.

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