This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/30/2022
Offered is a signed limited edition "Babe Ruth's Own Book of Baseball" serial numbered 402/1000. Ruth has been called an American original, undoubtedly baseball’s first great slugger and the most celebrated athlete of his time. Ruth's signature presents beautifully in steel tip pen on the inner page. The Sultan of Swat would lead a powerful and renowned New York squad to seven American League pennants and four World Series titles. Ruth retired in 1935, after a partial season with the Boston Braves, ending his 22-year big league career with 714 home runs, including his remarkable 60 in 1927. His lifetime statistics also include 2,873 hits, 506 doubles, 2,174 runs, 2,213 RBI, a .342 batting average, a .474 on-base percentage, and a .690 slugging percentage. This item comes with a full LOA from JSA graded an astounding 9