Fall Premier Auction 2018
Wed, Nov 21, 2018 04:00PM EST - Sat, Dec 8, 2018 11:00PM EST
Timed Auction
Lot 127
8/5/1947 BABE RUTH SINGLE SIGNED ONL (FRICK) BASEBALL
Unsold
$3,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $300,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
Presented here is a beautiful Babe Ruth single signed baseball. Ruth's autograph emblazons the sweet spot in consistent 6/10 black ink.The ONL (Frick) cream-colored baseball remains in great shape as the toning shade is light and evenly distributed.
The story of its acquisition, astold by our consignor, is that The Babe made his way throughIndianapolis, IN, in early August of 1947 to make a promotionalappearance at the American Legion youth baseball All-Star game. This wasshortly after he had undergone surgery for throat cancer, which wouldsadly take Ruth's life a year later. The consignor's father, HaroldHarrison, who was the sports editor for the Indianapolis Star at the time, wrote astory for the August 6th edition. The day before he had taken his son tomeet Ruth at Victory Field (home of the triple-A Indianapolis Indians)where the Bambino happily signed this very ball for his 12-year-old. At a press conference later that day, Ruth signed a separate ball (Lot 126) ball for Harold (see the two in the attached photo). A truly wonderful example with greatprovenance.
Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Includes copy of consignor's letter (original is with Lot 126).
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