This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/18/2018
One was a boisterous playboy, the other a quiet introvert, but they shared a preternatural gift for the long ball and three World Championship celebrations during their fruitful partnership. It's the most essential "duo" ball in the collecting hobby, and this particular model appears to date to 1927, one of the duo's prime years. The Babe takes up his standard sweet spot position in fountain pen ink. Gehrig situates his autograph on the west panel. The ball exhibits moderate handling wear and toning, with fading to both signatures, although Ruth's stands more boldly than Gehrig's. A fine relic memorializing the prime of a special era in the Bronx, and a true Ruth/Gehrig combo ball, which is one of the most sought-after selections in the market. Accompanied by a full Letter of Authenticity from JSA.