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Lot Number: 223

Description: Rare and desirable 1920 New York Yankees team signed sheet with early Babe Ruth. Lined tablet paper page has been signed by (11) including Babe Ruth, Coach Charles O'Leary, Bob Shawkey, Bob Meusel, Herb Thormahlen, Ping Bodie, Aaron Ward, and Sam Vick. (2) Additional signatures are of non-Yankees personnel Muddy Ruel and D.B. Pratt and there is a handwritten "June 21, 1920 Yankees" designation. Pencil signatures rate 8 to 9 out 10. Exceedingly desirable Ruth exemplar dating to his first season with the Yankees and certainly his breakout year as a hitter as he recorded a then unheard of (54) homeruns. It is this team that essentially laid the foundation for the Yankees Dynasty which followed. 2.5"x5.25" Overall with light age toning. Includes auction LOA from JSA: EX/MT

Estimated Price Range: ($3,000-$5,000)

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