This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/20/2012
A superior Babe Ruth game used bat is presented here, dated according to factory records to 1932, a season that brought Ruth his seventh World Championship (fourth with the Yankees) and the baseball history books a piece of its greatest lore, the infamous "Called Shot". Manufactured by Hillerich & Bradsby, the distinctive white hickory model 125 Babe Ruth professional model bat is uncracked and shows evidence of excellent use. Several ball marks are visible on the left and back barrel. This area of the bat also shows other indications of usage wear including cleat marks. All barrel brands are deeply burned and appear flawless. The white hickory finish has matured to a warm golden patina. Ruth's factory ordering record indicated the Babe ordered 22 hickory bats in 1932, 19 of which were White Hickory and two of which were noted as “World Series” bats. Based on the barrel, handle and knob dimensions of this White Hickory Babe Ruth professional model bat, we can identify the model as "his 2-3-32", of which only three examples were made. Measuring 34-7/8 inches in length and weighing 35.6 ounces, this Ruth gamer possesses ideal usage characteristics and display quality. As such, it has earned high praise from the industry's foremost third party bat authenticator.
Includes a LOA from John Taube of PSA/DNA (Graded GU8).
This lot has a Reserve Price that has not been met.