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Lot 818
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Lot Number: 818
Description: Exceptional Babe Ruth autographed professional model baseball bat c.1921-1931. Louisville Slugger 125 model standard finish ash baseball bat measuring a touch under 35" long weighs an imposing 37.9oz. Bat retains well defined "George Babe Ruth" impressed facsimile signature stamping in the barrel end with centerbrand displaying the 1921-31 labeling period. Outstanding usage wear is evident with what can be considered (quoting from PSA documentation) "excellent Ruth characteristics, namely a well defined hitting zone on the left barrel." This coincides with many images of Ruth taken in the period which show his left handed stance with bat held so that the stampings faced away from his person. This grip resulted in the ball striking the left hand side of barrel upon contact. Additional ball marks can found on the back barrel and there are cleat marks throughout. A slight handle crack has been professionally repaired and it appears that other restoration work has been accomplished (sparingly and tastefully) at a few other surface areas inclusive of the barrel end. "Babe Ruth" fountain pen signature on reverse barrel (rating 7 to 7/8 out of 10) is not only an extremely desirable trait in a Ruth game bat but further serves to place the bat literally "in his hands." Though his entire (22) year playing career stands as one the most celebrated and storied in American sports, the 1920s can certainly be considered the span in which Babe Ruth cemented his indelible mark upon the game of baseball. Displaying unprecedented abilities to hit the ball with power the likes of which had not previously been seen, Ruth captivated the American public and single handedly ushered in the era of the home run. No other figure in the history of our National Pastime has had so dramatic and lasting an influence. During our twenty year company history we have been privileged to handle a number of top quality Ruth game bats with a very select few having the distinction of bearing his original autograph. In our experience these are uncategorically the most desirable and sought after, never failing to attract substantive interest. Fine example includes auction LOA from JSA and LOAs from Hunt Auctions, MEARS (graded A9), and PSA/DNA (bat): EXEstimated Price Range: ($100,000-$150,000)
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