Summer Premier Auction 2014
Wed, Aug 6, 2014 08:00PM EDT - Sun, Aug 24, 2014 11:00AM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 65
1900-1950 BABE RUTH 50-YEAR ALL-AMERICA BASEBALL TEAM CERTIFICATE SIGNED BY CONNIE MACK (HELMS/LA 84 COLLECTION)
Sold for
$5,148
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
| $1,500,000 | $150,000 |
In an effort to promote Babe Ruth as well as other leading baseball players from the 1920s Christy Walsh Ruths super-agent developed the All-America Board of Baseball. Impressive certificates were issued to deserving ballplayers with Ruth's signature along with those of a board of sports writers until Ruth's death in 1948. Two years later Walsh revived the tradition and issued certificates to the 50-Year (1900-1950) baseball team and engaged the legendary former manager and team owner Connie Mack to be the lead signatory. It was only fitting that a member of this "Baseball's Greatest Lineup" be Babe Ruth himself. The Sultan of Swat was awarded the over-sized 12" wide x 16" high certificate posthumously.
Includes a Letter of Provenance from the Helms Athletic Foundation/LA84 Collection.
Pre-certified by PSA/DNA.
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