Anyone know what this is?

Archive · #1 02-12-2006, 01:15 PM

Posted By: Jerry

I found this in a house that I demolished recently and it was underneath the carpet on the second floor in a closet. Can anyone tell me what it is and how much it is worth?? And why their is a red stripe at the bottom of it? The last card is Babe Ruth, but I thought Babe Ruth was a batter? Why is he pitching? I took a couple pics of it so you guys can see. The only thing that I can tell is that maybe some water got to the top of the card in the right corner where there is a little black stain.(The closet was near the bathroom) I dont know much about this stuff, but I do collect nellie fox items. Take a look and I need some opinions. Thanks guys

Archive · #2 02-12-2006, 01:19 PM

Posted By: dd

W517 strip

Archive · #3 02-12-2006, 01:23 PM

Posted By: howard

Although Babe Ruth was a pitcher early in his career I think it is more likely that this photo shows him making warmup throws in the outfield.

Archive · #4 02-12-2006, 01:39 PM

Posted By: steve f

1930's- era carpet likely a W517 strip
1970's- above... likely a W517 reprint

That carpet sample would have to be authenticated to know for sure.

Archive · #5 02-12-2006, 01:50 PM

Posted By: B

Jerry

Looks like you have found a gem! A 1931 W517 uncut strip of 3 including a hard to get Ruth #4 throwing card! This is certainly authentic because the reprints were made in the year 1998 and they have the W-517 print on the lower left hand corner and the back of the strip is pure white. The color of the stripe on the back I think entitled the purchaser to another piece of candy, but I can honestly say I havent seen a ruth card with a stripe on the back, and I deal with alot of these.(let alone a ruth uncut strip) Looking to sell?

Archive · #6 02-12-2006, 02:32 PM

Posted By: Bob

Do you need to pull up all the carpet before demolishing a house?

Archive · #7 02-12-2006, 02:37 PM

Posted By: dennis

great find! i have an al simmons w/green stripe like that on the back. i'd say it's worth over a $1000.00. give or take.

Archive · #8 02-12-2006, 03:23 PM

Posted By: Scot

Ebay Bidder...Nice card.

Archive · #9 02-12-2006, 08:50 PM

Posted By: Jerry

I usaully check everything before I tear down a house, check behind mantel's, under carpet, searh the attic and basement! Thats the whole fun of it!

I dont have an ebay account and I dont even know the best way on how to sell this card, is there anyone interested?

make your best offer. dont really care about collecting excpet for fox stuff.

Archive · #10 02-13-2006, 07:24 AM

Posted By: Jim Clarke

Jerry,

What is your e-mail address? Thx JC

Archive · #11 02-13-2006, 01:06 PM

Posted By: Jerry

email me at jeb357@psu.edu thanks