This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/6/2021
Babe Ruth is the greatest sports hero this nation has ever produced and quite possibly the single most recognizable figure in American history. He resurrected the national pastime in the wake of the Black Sox scandal and restored the public's faith in the integrity of the game at a time when many people associated it with back-alley con men, scam artists, and scoundrels. Babe's grandiose signature is placed perfectly on the sweet spot of this Reach Official League baseball with a flowing script that still retains virtually all of its original strength to this day. Personalized "To Martin + Sheldon, From Babe Ruth", the ball show scattered spotting and is lightly shellacked in a manner that makes the writing seem satisfyingly surreal. A crown jewel of the lucky winning bidder's trophy room! Full LOA from JSA with a grade of 8.