This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/16/2019
This lot features an official Reach Ernest Barnard (1927-1931) American League baseball signed on the sweet spot by New York Yankees legendary Hall of Famer Babe Ruth. The Babe completely dominated his sport and era more than any other athlete in the history of professional sports. The Babe was a pitcher for the first 5 years of his career and actually won the the first of his 12 American League Home Run Title with 11 HR's in 1918 while hitting part time on game that he pitched! Ruth began playing and hitting everyday in 1920 and his HR total rocketed to 54 when other "Home Run Hitters" from the era would end the year in single digits. There are no signature removals. There is some faint writing on the north panel that can not be deciphered. Babe Ruth's signature remains the most sought after autograph in baseball history and this is a nice example from his most memorable years both from an individual and team perspective. Attractive signature on this treasure exhibiting very sharp stampings throughout the red and blue stitched Ernest Barnhard baseball. Aesthetically appealing beauty in which Ruth placed quotes around "Babe" specifically dating this ball to 1927-28. Accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity from PSA/DNA.
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