Spring Premier Auction 2019
Wed, Apr 10, 2019 08:00PM EDT - Sun, Apr 28, 2019 09:00AM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 185
1947 BABE RUTH SINGLE SIGNED AND PERSONALIZED OAL (HARRIDGE) BASEBALL
Sold for
$5,140.80
Sold Price includes BP
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Perhaps Babe Ruth's youthful qualities as an American icon could be attributed to the fact that he was all but denied a normal childhood of his own. The son of a Baltimore saloon owner young Ruth was often left unattended to develop patterns of behavior that were deemed "incorrigible." Orphaned at the age of seven Ruth was to spend 12 years at St. Mary's reform school during which time rarely saw his parents. Eventually his raw baseball talent and physical size (Ruth grew to be 6-foot-2 215 pounds) made him a star too bright for Baltimore Orioles scout Jack Dunn not to notice. Signed to a contract with the O's (a Boston Red Sox Minor League affiliate at the time) Ruth was dubbed "Jack's newest babe." Five months later Ruth's contract was purchased by the parent club and the rest is home run history. As Ruth ascended to the highest heights of fame and fortune he never forgot his humble roots and maintained a deep affection for children.
The offered ball signed and inscribed by the eventual Hall of Famer is a fabulous token of inspiration bestowed by the Babe to one of his many young worshipers. This medium-toned OAL (Harridge) ball is inscribed "To Ben Sattler a "Coming” Big Leaguer From Babe Ruth – 6-1-47" in black ink on a side panel. Ruth’s writing rates 7-8/10 in boldness. The overall aesthetic quality combined with the rare and charming salutation make this a wonderful baseball heirloom from the game's most prolific figure. Full LOA from PSA/DNA.
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