Fall Premier Auction 2015
Wed, Nov 18, 2015 09:00PM EST - Sun, Dec 6, 2015 12:00PM EST
Timed Auction
Lot 504
OUTSTANDING 1947 BABE RUTH SINGLE SIGNED AND INSCRIBED "MERRY XMAS" BASEBALL (RUTH'S LAST CHRISTMAS)
Sold for
$12,544.80
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $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 |
A fabulous token of Ruth's undying love for children this OAL (Harridge) baseball bears Ruth's warm inscription which reads: "Merry Xmas to Tommy Wilson - From Babe Ruth - 1947." An accompanying copy of an 8-3/8" by 8-1/8" photo reveals a beaming Ruth in a Santa Claus suit embracing one youngster on his lap while others look on awed as though they're aware of the legend at handdespite their youthful ages. The image was captured and published in December 1947. Unbeknownst to Ruth he had been diagnosed with cancer in the spring of '47. Ruth was initially unaware of the seriousness of his condition and nobody told him. Said biographer Bob Considine "If he knew he had terminal cancer it would destroy him." Thus as the image shows Ruth carried on--living life to fullest extent his failing health would allow. Sadly the Christmas of 1947 would be Ruths last. He passed away in August the following year. The entirety of Ruths inscription is beautifully rendered on this clean mildly toned ball rating 7-8/10. Ball itself is EX-MT to NM.
Full LOA from PSA/DNA.
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