This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/2/2026
Babe Ruth needs little introduction: baseball’s first true transcendent power hitter whose prodigious slugging helped define the modern game. From his early years with the Red Sox to his legendary run with the New York Yankees, Ruth rewrote virtually every offensive record in his era, including a then-unthinkable 60 home runs in 1927. During the 1928–29 seasons, Ruth was at the peak of his celebrity and performance, routinely dominating American League pitching with his extraordinary combination of strength and bat speed. His impact on the sport extended far beyond the box score, making anything connected to him an enduring piece of baseball history.
Offered here is an exceptionally rare 1928–29 Babe Ruth game used bat graded PSA GU 7 that stands apart from the Louisville Slugger examples, this is a Hanna Batrite model, a variant Ruth experimented with that is far scarcer in the hobby. While Lou Gehrig is better known for his use of Hanna Batrite, Ruth certainly gave this bat some serious consideration based on the use and well-defined Ruth attributes that this bat exhibits, making it a unique and highly collectible artifact from a period when he was redefining power hitting. The combination of its authenticated game use, PSA authentication, and extraordinary rarity as a Hanna Batrite makes this bat a standout offering for collectors seeking something truly exceptional from the Sultan of Swat’s legendary career.