17 Awkward Vintage Images

Odd historical photos that will surprise you!

1.

Babe Ruth at the end of his career. The two men are managers of the Reds and Braves.

2.

The 1950's, when nothing about having 5 girls in your trunk was creepy.

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December 1983, Mr. T went to Washington to help the first lady Nancy Reagan with her Christmas decorations. At the time they were both campaigning to keep kids off drugs.

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The Bush family on an elephant in 1964. Left to right: Barbara, Doro, Marvin, Neil, Jeb, and George H.W. Bush George W. was away at school.

5.

In the early 1900's many well known actors played in blackface such as Al Jolson pictured here from 'The Jazz Singer' made in 1927.

6.

Arnold Schwarzenegger was a real lady killer in his days as a professional bodybuilder. Here he is taking a photo doing something we had to put in the mature section.

7.

Smoking a cigarette while riding the Tour de France in 1920.

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In this 1857 photo, Abe Lincoln looks like he just rolled out of bed.

9.

Flight attendant lighting a cigar on board British Airways Formerly called BOAC.

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10.

Miss Correct Posture, 1956.

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Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant in the 1970s.

12.

This guy grew a cat in his beard.

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Washington police officer measuring the distance between the knee and the swimsuit in 1922. Women's suits could not be over six inches above the knee so young woman would stay decent, while enjoying their summer swim.

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14.

Heavyweight champion Primo Carnera sparring with Jo-Jo the kangaroo in Atlantic City, 1933.

15.

Dr. Dre is one of the coolest guys in music and branding today. But check him out here in the early 80s before he formed NWA as a member of the old school electro group, World Class Wreckin' Cru.

16.

A stronwoman balances a piano and pianist on her chest from the circus in 1920.

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17.

Ramona Turkey Day Queen Dottie McIntosh riding her King Turkey in 1938.

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