Is it actually possible? "1948" Leaf Babe Ruth autographed
 

There is a PSA 6 autographed example on the pop report. Is this card even possible???

Um, no...

I hear Ruth was such a prolific signer, he took a pen to his grave to continue satisfying the public's demand for his autograph.

Brian

I'm reminded of Edgar Allan Poes 1844 short story 'The Premature Burial".

Most likely Mrs. Babe Ruth Signature.
She signed some of his 1962 Topps cards and they show up on psa pop report as a signed card too.

Probably a mistake on the pop report and a different player was keyed incorrectly to Ruth.

I'm pretty sure they know at PSA/DNA that the 1948 Leaf issue although copyrighted 1948 was not distributed until 1949 based on available info.

However, I guess if the pop is correct, it is possible the cards were actually printed before Ruth's death in 1948 and someone in the Leaf Company had access to both the cards and Ruth while he was still living and got one signed.

I would say a very, very long shot but maybe possible if the pop is correct.

Or, PSA/DNA just blew it and authenticated a good forgery. Also, likely a long shot.

My bet is that the card does not exist.

Crazy but true. I'm sure the flip attributes the autos to her but still confusing.

Hi Scott

This is impossible.

This is an example where the grading companies are wrong in identifying this BB card set as anything other than a 1949 issue.

Babe Ruth passed away on Aug 16, 1948.

The 1949 LEAF cards were 1st issued in the Spring of 1949.


http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan7...beruth49_1.jpg . http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan7...abeRuth25b.jpg


TED Z

T206 Reference
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I was under the impression he was included in the set because he passed away

Unrelated but my wife recently drew this:

Fixed it for ya...

Attachment 580064

Thanks!

That is sweet!!!! very talented lady