Auction Item Details
Lot 837
LOADING IMAGES
Lot Number: 837
Description: Fine Babe Ruth single signed baseball bat c.1933. Louisville Slugger 40BR model bat (35" long) remains in near original as issued condition with full surface gloss, handsome walnut brown finish, and full gilt lettering in the word "Powerized". A 1"x4" area to the right of the Powerized symbol has been shaved down and signed in blue fountain pen by Babe Ruth. The signature rates 8 out of 10 lacking all of the common problems associated with signed bats such as pen skips and contrast issues. Based on the stampings and their arrangement, the bat dates to 1933, which is congruent with the signature style and family history. Only mentionable defects are a few tiny dings and scratches on secondary areas of the bat. This exact style of Ruth autographed bat was awarded as a grand prize for numerous carnivals and charity festivals during the 1930s era. The rarity of Babe Ruth high grade signed bats versus baseballs is difficult to determine, but by the very nature of a bat's size, and the fact that the number of bats originally signed is significantly less than the number of baseballs, it is obvious that a bat would rank as the more challenging acquisition: Bat: NM, Signature: NM
Estimated Price: ($25,000.00-$35,000.00)
Sold for Price: Login or Register
