This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/28/2018
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 National League baseball with something we have never before seen on a baseball - an incredible TWO signatures. One spans the whole west panel, "Sincerely, Babe Ruth", while the other flows across the south panel, "Babe Ruth". Both are executed in black steel tip ink, with slight fading, although remaining entirely clear and visible. The sphere itself remains in find condition with minor rubbing & discoloration. A unique opportunity to own a rare example of a Babe Ruth signed baseball! Authenticated by PSA/DNA with a full letter of authenticity.