Babe Ruth

[Smarti5051]

My only and best Ruth. Sadly, my photography skills do not do it justice.

[Carter08]

Originally Posted by Jstottlemire1

I love them Jim. I’m glad you didn’t include the one you’ll soon be sending me 😎🤷🏻*♂️

If I suffer sever gambling losses it will be packed and shipped pronto.

Great cards everyone.

[tedzan]

An 8" x 10" photo (circa early 1940's) which brightens my office......





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[Exhibitman]

[profholt82]

Originally Posted by Smarti5051

My only and best Ruth. Sadly, my photography skills do not do it justice.

It's magnificent, mate. One of my favorite cards in the hobby.

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by profholt82

It's magnificent, mate. One of my favorite cards in the hobby.

+1 Agree and Great eye appeal on your card

[Jstottlemire1]

Great seeing all these cards and stories of “The Babe” he’s my pc and I never get enough of seeing his cards and memorabilia.

[todeen]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

Trade ya!

Originally Posted by investinrookies

The 21 Exhibit is my favorite by far.Tapatalk

The Ruth I want is the 1921 exhibit. And it'll have to be in low grade like Exhibitman's example. I have the 1921 Cobb and Speaker already. I'd probably have to trade for the Ruth, centered around my Cobb red. Wouldn't that be a beautiful display? And if I got the horizontal pitching 1921 WaJo....wow!

The only Ruth I own, and thus my favorite, is the 34 Butterfinger.

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[paul]

Imperial Chocolates postcard from Cuba.

[Leon]

same pic but as a premium...

[Jstottlemire1]

Originally Posted by Leon

same pic but as a premium...

Awesome Leon thanks for sharing!

[Exhibitman]

Selling that one was not one of my better moves, Leon. Glad to see you still enjoy it.

[tedzan]

1951 Connie Mack All-Star

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[Yoda]

Originally Posted by Leon

same pic but as a premium...

Poor Rogers got air brushed.

[todeen]

Originally Posted by tedzan

1951 Connie Mack All-Star



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did you bend that one out yourself Ted?

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[pokerplyr80]

My favorite is the Goudey #144. The first prewar card I ever bought, and the first ever non ebay auction pickup I ever made. I remember seeing a picture of one as a kid, and to this day I still believe it's one of the best looking cards in the hobby.

Pictured with my other Ruths and Goudey Gehrigs, all together today for the first time.

[Jstottlemire1]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

My favorite is the Goudey #144. The first prewar card I ever bought, and the first ever non ebay auction pickup I ever made. I remember seeing a picture of one as a kid, and to this day I still believe it's one of the best looking cards in the hobby.

Pictured with my other Ruths and Goudey Gehrigs, all together today for the first time.

Jesse those are incredible. I particularly love the e210 and e121. Great collection as
usual!

[pokerplyr80]

Thanks Josh, those two certainly are more rare. The e121 is worth quite a bit more, and I really have no idea what the e210 is worth today, they don't come up often. But that 144 pose has just always been a personal favorite of mine. It would be the last one I'd ever sell, and I probably never will.

[Leon]

This thread is a "Ruthian" fest.....

[Jstottlemire1]

Originally Posted by Leon

This thread is a "Ruthian" fest.....

I’m loving the continuation as well!

[wolfdogg]

My favorite Ruth is this guy

[Exhibitman]

Forgot all about this one:



Not a 1948 HOF. It is actually one of the glossy 'slicks' that were used to make the machine headers for ESCO machine displays.



The slicks are rare.

[familytoad]

Both E210 Types and Both a lot of fun at parties...

[Jstottlemire1]

Originally Posted by familytoad

Both E210 Types and Both a lot of fun at parties...

Love these hoping to add one to the collection, thanks for sharing.

[DHogan]

My one and only Ruth

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by DHogan

My one and only Ruth

one of his last playing day cards...i love it!

[5-Tool Player]

Originally Posted by skelly423

Always loved this one. Not the most expensive, but that image is second to none.

Yes, Great, Great illustration of George Herman Ruth

[Leon]

Originally Posted by wolfdogg

My favorite Ruth is this guy

That one presents really well.

This one is a little tainted now that Pete? brought up the wet kiss part....but Ruth was Ruth, he loved children in a good way...

[Jstottlemire1]

Originally Posted by Leon

That one presents really well.

This one is a little tainted now that Pete? brought up the wet kiss part....but Ruth was Ruth, he loved children in a good way...

Lol good point Leon! Still a cool Ruth and great little set.

[Kawika]

This thread is epic.

From the 1932 movie short "Fancy Curves". It's all of 8-1/2 minutes and worth a look for the babes and cornball.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yp8vA07JPGY




Babe Ruth and his sister (snipe on the back gives her name, date etc; if I can find the photo I will update)

[skelly423]

Not new to this thread, but just added this one to my collection today and I needed to share it.

[Jstottlemire1]

Originally Posted by skelly423

Not new to this thread, but just added this one to my collection today and I needed to share it.

Amazing card as we discussed Sean! Congrats.

[tkd]

Originally Posted by skelly423

Not new to this thread, but just added this one to my collection today and I needed to share it.

Beautiful card!

[Jstottlemire1]

Here is my personal collection touch on the thread. Looks like it maybe a little while until I add again.

[tkd]

Josh, Nice collection! I like them all especially the 1921 American Caramel Ruth.

[Jstottlemire1]

Originally Posted by tkd

Josh, Nice collection! I like them all especially the 1921 American Caramel Ruth.

Thanks a million, slowly but surely working to add more as budget permits!

[scmavl]

While the '33 Goudey Ruths are definitely iconic (and rightfully so), you don't see too many of this card. Kind of a fun, quirky pose and from such a recognizable - albeit scarce - set.

[Exhibitman]

Seeing them all together like that is really interesting, Josh. I still like the 1933 G #181 best. Speaking of which, heckuvacard, Sean.

[skelly423]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

Seeing them all together like that is really interesting, Josh. I still like the 1933 G #181 best. Speaking of which, heckuvacard, Sean.

Thanks Adam. I'm partial to the #181 as well

[tedzan]

Great book on Babe Ruth by famous sports writer Dan Daniel (Copyright 1930)....signed with an old-fashioned fountain pen.


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[irv]

Originally Posted by tedzan

Great book on Babe Ruth by famous sports writer Dan Daniel (Copyright 1930)....signed with an old-fashioned fountain pen.

Wish the very rough copy my father gave me was signed as well, Ted.
I looked for this book a few years ago trying to find comps and I was surprised how cheap it was.
Some real nice photos within.

[tedzan]

Hi Irv

This Babe Ruth book is currently listed on ebay. It looks pretty good. Check it out.....

https://www.ebay.com/itm/184666409529


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[thatkidfromjerrymaguire]

Originally Posted by Jstottlemire1

Here is my personal collection touch on the thread. Looks like it maybe a little while until I add again.

Wow Josh! That is a really impressive Ruth collection. I love the caramels and Goudeys!

I'm also in the camp of the 1933 Goudey #181 (green Ruth) being the best, but I would be thrilled to add any of those to my collection. Great stuff.

[Jstottlemire1]

Originally Posted by thatkidfromjerrymaguire

Wow Josh! That is a really impressive Ruth collection. I love the caramels and Goudeys!

I'm also in the camp of the 1933 Goudey #181 (green Ruth) being the best, but I would be thrilled to add any of those to my collection. Great stuff.

Thanks for the kind words. I minimized my collection the past year and have focused on Ruth only, a challenging but fun project and I never get the same feeling from cards of another player as I do “The Babe”

[thatkidfromjerrymaguire]

Originally Posted by Jstottlemire1

Thanks for the kind words. I minimized my collection the past year and have focused on Ruth only, a challenging but fun project and I never get the same feeling from cards of another player as I do “The Babe”

I know what you mean. My VERY humble Ruth collection (consisting of the rough condition w517 and 1935 Goudey that I posted at the very beginning of this thread) are probably the two cards in my collection that I take out and look at most often. There's just something special about a playing days Ruth card.

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by thatkidfromjerrymaguire

I know what you mean. My VERY humble Ruth collection (consisting of the rough condition w517 and 1935 Goudey that I posted at the very beginning of this thread) are probably the two cards in my collection that I take out and look at most often. There's just something special about a playing days Ruth card.

So true. Whenever I think about next moves, Ruth is always in the mix.

[CardPadre]

New pickup, just arrived today.




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[skelly423]

Originally Posted by CardPadre

New pickup, just arrived today.




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Congratulations, great card

[Jstottlemire1]

Originally Posted by CardPadre

New pickup, just arrived today.




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Really cool congrats.

[Leon]

I haven't seen too many "1"s of 4 in 1s.....

I picked this up on the BST 5 yrs ago (I was about to say a few years ago until I checked). Damn, I am getting old....
Anyway, it was in my first collection and boomeranged back to me....I paid 200 for it the first time and 275 the second time. Those were the days. If we had only known...
I like miscuts and other anomalies...

Originally Posted by CardPadre

New pickup, just arrived today.




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