Babe Ruth Double Signed

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Originally Posted by SyrNy1960

I've always wondered, when us older guys are gone, will the generations behind us even care about the older stuff, including Ruth, Mantle, etc. autographs?

Ruth and Mantle will never diminish. Nobody who is currently driving the market actually saw Ruth play, and extremely few people now alive who both collect and were also alive to watch Mick in real time. Their autographs and memorabilia have perpetually been the cornerstones and driving forces behind this industry. I can't possibly see that changing.

Now, in the case of many, if not most other older HOFers, it will likely be a different story to one degree or another. Ask 1000 people who Jimmie Foxx was and see what happens. Actually, ask 100 current collectors under 25 who Jimmie Foxx was and see what happens. To us, that's a monstrously huge name. The amount of people who won't know will be staggering. On the other hand, there will always be lots of recognition when they hear the names of Ruth and Mantle.