Babe Ruth Double Signed

SyrNy1960 · #1 07-05-2025, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Kco

This isn't a piece that's going to lose value, if anything it'll gain over the average Ruth cuts over time as an untouched piece.

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?

BillyCoxDodgers3B · #2 07-05-2025, 07:59 AM

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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.

Kco · #3 07-08-2025, 09:37 AM

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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?

Yes, cause I am 42 and many of my peer group have naturally moved from the Modern stars, to the Mantle/Williams/DiMaggio, to the heavy hitters like Ruth, Gehrig, etc. Its a progression that comes with time. I started like many with current players (in my case 90's Yankees/Card Show era guys) in my young collecting days, and gradually moved into almost exclusively vintage in the last 3-5 years.

The Americana/historically significant names in Baseball and rare HOFers will always hold and gain, supply is way too limited and coveted.

Brent G. · #4 07-18-2025, 04:49 PM

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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?

Kevin, I'm 50 and got back into the hobby two years ago to collect signed examples of my favorite cards as a kid in the '80s. Within 6 months I discovered pre-war and my whole focus changed. The history is so rich, it just pulls you in. I'm teaching it to my kids. I gotta think there'll always be people who live that experience.

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