Best Looking Post-Career Babe Ruth Cards

[sandmountainslim]

What do you think is the most attractive Ruth card mfg after his career ended or even after his passing?
I would nominate these three







The green tinted Babe Hits 60 has Ruth in his most classic pose and the card itself is simple yet beautiful. The 48/49 Leaf is of course the first card printed of Ruth after his death and is a nice tribute as well as a gorgeous card. From what I have seen it sells in the same price range as his career era offerings.
The Topps "Famous Slugger" card also from 1962 may be my favorite of all his cards. Classic swing that you just KNOW is out of the park and the looks on the faces of the ump and catcher just seal the deal. This card is absolutely stunning.
In my opinion these three cards are more attractive than even his 33 Goudey selection and quite a bit less expensive to boot.
What are your favorite forties, fifties, sixties or seventies Bambino cards?

[mrmopar]

I have always loved the 76 ATG design. There are many post career Ruth cards, but this is a great one that is affordable to all.

[jthorst75]

I was always a fan of his 1954 Topps Scoops card.

[ALR-bishop]

Not these two



Or this one



Maybe this one. There are some great Sporting News Conlon cards from it's 1991-1995 sets. Also World Wide Conlon 1983-1985i

[Exhibitman]

I love the 1976 and also these:

[Neal]

Rold Gold - great set!

[Exhibitman]

Sure is! I need a couple of the Kellogg's versions to complete my set. I do have a partial box back from the Danish-Go-Rounds with Ruth:

[ALR-bishop]

[jason.1969]

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by jason.1969

The 2 best offensive players in the history of the game, hard to top that.

[sandmountainslim]

Originally Posted by jthorst75

I was always a fan of his 1954 Topps Scoops card.

Now I have to agree with that all the way. Beautiful card.

[ALR-bishop]

Toops had at least 5 versions of this card, one of which was produced for the Sporting News Conlon set. The others were marketed by Topps



Topps, same photo, different issues

[brian1961]

Aside from any of the Conlon cards, the two 3-Ds, and the 1961 Golden Press Hall-of-Fame previously mentioned, I would heartily recommend the National Convention VIP "giveaways" that were PSA-encapsulated and serial-numbered --- / 500. The first year they did this, 2014, was a celebration of the 1914-15 Cracker Jack promotion. Offered was an "over-the-top" fantasy 1915 Cracker Jack Babe Ruth. I enjoy a good fantasy, and this was more than good.

The following year, the same firm produced a tribute extension set to the 1934-36 Diamond Stars, with two different Babe Ruths, one as a Yankee and the other as a Boston Brave. I own the one depicting him as a Yank--very impressive. Again, each of these were also encapsulated and serial-numbered to 500 by PSA. Perhaps 500 sounds as if that's a lot. Well, think again, a lot of collectors rather liked these Ruth cards. As an expensive "free-bee", it made for a nice souvenir of the event, and hence, a "keepsake".

Finally, in 2010, the Topps Heritage set was a homage to the admirable 1961 Topps standard issue. There were three noteworthy short-prints, and among them was Babe Ruth. The card was a beautiful colorized full-body portrait of him sitting cross-legged on the ground, looking right into your eyes. I've seen the original photo from whence it is based. It was a shot of the Babe and Lou Gehrig, taken about 1929.

I'm sure there's a few other good ones.

Post-career cards seldom appreciate monetarily. I believe these are exceptions. They will never be worth a week's wages, but they will provide some significant eye candy and fulfillment at a hair fraction of the price of an original period Babe Ruth. Besides, one significant trait the cards I mention and the others already mentioned (aside from the repulsive Topps Who Am I? junk, which I am rest assured that Al included, tongue in cheek) is the fact they are visually attractive Ruth cards. The same unfortunately cannot be said for many of his period cards, which is a shame. Al included the beautiful 1951 Connie Mack All-Star, one of Babe's best cards, but that one will cost you a hunk.

I wish Topps would issue a new "tall boy" homage to their 1951 Topps All-Star series, with famous all-stars done precisely as the Connie Mack and Current All-Stars. Let's see, they should do Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Jackie Robinson, Henry Aaron, Ernie Banks, Ted Williams, Stan Musial, Sandy Koufax ....

Thought of some more good modern Ruths. Some years ago, Topps reprinted a couple renown beauties---his 1914 Baltimore News and 1929 U. S. Caramel. Nicely done reprints, and they are dirt cheap.

Nuf' said. ---Brian Powell

[Paul S]

Always wanted to post this, but there was never the proper occasion...until now

[sandmountainslim]

It's a bit more modern than I originally intended but I am really liking the looks of this 2016 Leaf

[sandmountainslim]

While I think the 49 Leaf is a FINE looking card I can't understand why it sells at prices more in line with 30's Ruth cards rather than other Post-War/Post-Career/Post-Life cards. I mean it is treated like a playing years issue when it came out after his passing.

[jason.1969]

Originally Posted by sandmountainslim

While I think the 49 Leaf is a FINE looking card I can't understand why it sells at prices more in line with 30's Ruth cards rather than other Post-War/Post-Career/Post-Life cards. I mean it is treated like a playing years issue when it came out after his passing.

I mostly agree, but 1949 Leaf in general seems like a tough set vs many of the later ones.

[orly57]

Originally Posted by sandmountainslim

While I think the 49 Leaf is a FINE looking card I can't understand why it sells at prices more in line with 30's Ruth cards rather than other Post-War/Post-Career/Post-Life cards. I mean it is treated like a playing years issue when it came out after his passing.

I have always thought that. I feel the same way about the Playball Joe Jackson.

[savedfrommyspokes]

Probably more unique than beautiful, the 1960 Ed-U-Cards Ruth card is likely one of the less mainstream post career Ruth issues out there.

Any ideas on what the "A" on his hat is for?

[JustinD]

Big fan of the 1951 Topps Connie Mack, the entire set is beautiful.

[tedzan]

The "Babe" and his first Manager (Jack Dunn), who gave him his nickname.





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