This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/22/2017
In 1927, Babe Ruth hit 60 home runs, breaking his own record of 59 set in 1921. Lou Gehrig's 47 was the second most in the Major Leagues. Ruth had established an unimaginable long-ball standard and, outdoing that, Gehrig was named the league's Most Valuable Player. Their team lauded as the game's most dominant ever--a popular opinion that remains prevalent to this day. The offensive onslaught seen from Ruth & Gehrig was unlike anything Major League Baseball has ever seen, and has seen since that day. Any/all material relating to this historic period of Yankee dominance remains the pinnacle in the hobby, commanding a premium for good reason. Offered here is possibly the finest 1926-27 official American League Ban Johnson sphere to be offered to the public. Headlined on the sweet spot by a bold "Babe Ruth" autograph in black steel tip fountain pen, on the west panel, able to be displayed together, is Ruth's supporting slugger "Lou Gehrig" in black fountain tip. Both autographs grade high on the typical seen scale of Ruth/Gehrig dual items, with only minor scuffing to the panels & even toning adding any flaws to what serves as possibly the most collectible dual signed sphere in the hobby. Given the strength of the autographs, the ability to display together & the desirable Ban Johnson medium, this offering surly will become a centerpiece for years to come in even the finest collections. Authenticated by James Spence Authentication (JSA) with a full letter of authenticity.