Monthly Auction #6
Wed, Oct 3, 2012 08:00PM EDT - Wed, Oct 17, 2012 05:00PM EDT
Lot 25
BABE RUTH SINGLE-SIGNED (ONL) BASEBALL
Sold for
$10,038
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 |
From the man who brought mythology to the game of baseball as no other has before (or since) comes a Babe Ruth single-signed baseball with equal parts of a great back story and a well-preserved relic that would be the envy of any museum. The graceful and iconic Ruth signature graces the sweet spot of a super condition ONL Ford Frick baseball fabulously preserved with only the lightest creamy toning and a gentle fading of the stitches to a subtle bronze producing a spectacular collectible. The ball is essentially without major issue with only a solitary scuff mark of perhaps 3/4 of an inch in length but not visible when the ball is displayed in the traditional fashion. But wait there's more as they say. The ball comes with a touching letter that is transcribed in modern typeface but is dated Christmas Day 1964. The the letter the consignor's Aunt and Uncle recount how the baseball was signed for the uncle after he had spent time in a hospital room with arguably the most famous roommate in the land: Babe Ruth. Touched by the man's kindness Ruth offered to sign a baseball for him the same ball that they gave to the 1-year-old nephew at his first Christmas. Nearly a half century later it reaches the auction arena.
Full LOA by PSA/DNA.
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