Early Ruth Cards

[GregMitch34]

One of my 10 favorite cards...

http://www.net54baseball.com/attachm...1&d=1397250521

[Leon]

So I understand "early" for Ruth cards really aren't the ones I personally posted. So what do we think is "early" for a Ruth card? Does it have to be in the teens? Maybe before 1925'ish? I should add, thanks for the kind words on the pick up, guys. I have been looking for a short while for a nice one....but not too high grade.

[ullmandds]

to me early is pre 22...where there are still cards found with ruth in a Red Sox uni.

[glchen]

To me early is pre-1925, before Gehrig joined. Here's a miscut card that I think still has great eye appeal.

[LincolnVT]

I think I would agree with pre-1925 post. When I first started this thread, I guess I was amazed that more people hadn't been willing to put their Ruth cards up in some of the major Spring auctions in an effort to cash in. It seems to me like the Babe Ruth "craze" has taken a firm hold on the cardboard side of the hobby and people are in "holding" mode. I enjoy seeing any Ruth cards, so I'd encourage people to show their Ruth cards regardless of the year.....for me, as a Red Sox fan, I enjoy seeing his early stuff the most.

I picked up one of the 1915 real photo Red Sox team postcards this year...one of I believe six or so that have been graded. It cost me a lot, but hey, this is the year to celebrate a man who is better known worldwide than some political leaders.

[pcoz]

These never get old to me....

[MattyC]

Pete, those have been trading hands-- when they do-- at increasingly dizzying levels, from what I hear. Pretty awesome pieces.