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Josh K.Actually true rookie collectors would dispute that the Baltimore News is Babe's rookie card - his first card, yes. But not his rookie because it does not picture him as a major leaguer. Rather it is a card of him in the minor leagues.
Edited to add that Zach and I obviously had the same thought at the same time. For what its worth, there are only about 50 cards of Ruth that pre-date his 1933 goudeys.