Spring Premier Auction 2018
Wed, Mar 7, 2018 04:00PM EST - Sat, Mar 24, 2018 11:00PM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 154
OUTSTANDING CIRCA 1947 BABE RUTH SINGLE SIGNED WILSON BASEBALL
Sold for
$8,487.60
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
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| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
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| $300,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
For many baseball memorabilia aficionados a Ruth "single" of this quality would constitute a cornerstone of their collection. For other collectors with a broader interest in purely iconic pieces of Americana it could serve as the entirety of a baseball collection unto itself. This Wilson “Official League” ball features a perfectly rendered Babe Ruth signature in blue ink on the heart of the sweet spot (7-8/10). The ball's light to medium toned surface shows a nice vintage patina with only moderate evidence of handling. In addition to its considerable aesthetic attributes the ball comes with the rare added befit of original point of signing provenance. A vintage handwritten note from the original owner documents that the ball was obtained at “Wrigley Stadium – Old Angels Stadium L.A. Angels – Hollywood Stars P.C.L.” Note further reads “Yr. before his death 1948 babe was there for finals national baseball (minors) – Celebrity host. Man w/ security got autograph.” Overall EX to EX-MT condition.
Full LOA from PSA/DNA.
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