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Babe "Spanky" Ruth Game Counter?
Hello, I was given this Ruth Item as an X-Mas gift this year. Its a "stat" counter/button with the Babe on front. Its missing the tab (celluloid hanger piece) on the top and has a scratch near his right eye. I like it very much as a gift, but have some questions.
-Is the obviously superimposed "B" for Babe, or Boston Braves? -What year is it from? -Value/Scarcity? (so I don't disrespect it too much, I already called him spanky) Any help would be appreciated! GB http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...pscf892ef7.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...psbe999185.jpg |
Babe Ruth Scorer
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These where issued by Quaker Oats in 1934-1935. There are two versions on this. The 1st which is a little hard to find is with the Babe with a Yankees cap. They put out a few of these then he was traded to the Braves. That is the more common one. Here are link to some that are listed on E-bay now. I have also added pictures of both.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?rt=nc...:MEFSRCHX:SRCH www.baseballfinds.com |
Perfect response, Thanks! How were these distributed? In a cereal box?
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They were premiums to be ordered using boxtops from Quaker cereals - here's a 1935 newspaper ad.
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