This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/16/2016
It has been over 60 years since Babe Ruth walked this Earth. As is true with any iconic figure, the more time that passes, the more mythical of a figure Ruth becomes. But while time has proven to be an ally to Ruth’s legacy, it has had the reverse effect on one avenue of his life: his autograph. The value of The Bambino’s coveted scripting continues to rise, in part because the number of well-preserved Ruth autographs within the market are few and far between. With Ruth rising to prominence in an era when an autograph was seen merely as a souvenir and not an investment, most of the items he signed were either discarded or kept in not-so-optimal conditions, with the majority of Ruth’s signatures simply fading away over the decades. A willing signer, Ruth granted many an eager enthusiast's request for an autograph. Few of those treasured scripts have survived the test of time and present with a radiance as fine as that of the offered heirloom. Presented is this BOLDLY signed Spalding sphere during the 1940 World's Fair by "Babe Ruth" on the sacred sweet spot in black steel tip that stood the test of time. Overall the sphere remains in good condition with even toning, a screw joint to the bottom from prior mounting & minor scuffing. A strong scripted sweet spot single by the Sultan of Swat, a must for any baseball collector! Authenticated by James Spence Authentication (JSA) with a full letter of authenticity.