This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/20/2011
Babe Ruth was the ultimate hero of a sport with more than its fair share of heroes - a giant of monumental swagger and breathtaking talent who set the standard by which all others would be judged. His position atop baseball in general is rightly proportionate with his position in the field of baseball collectibles. In the latter field, no object is a greater embodiment of his persona than a single signed baseball. This OAL (Harridge) ball appears unused, hailing from the 1940’s with solid manufacturer’s stampings. Ruth's blue-ink, sweet spot signature is large and vibrant, rating 7-8 out of 10. This ball was originally sourced from a gentleman whose grandfather is believed to have acquired it during the 1940 All-Star game at Sportsman's Park in St. Louis. It has remained hidden away in a sock ever since it was given to him as a youngster back in 1970.
Includes a full LOA from PSA/DNA.