Wounded Ruth--how many of you have settled on a Babe?

[rhettyeakley]

Brian, I'm all for collecting rough cards when you need to (to a point) but that Ruth is tough to look at!

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by rhettyeakley

Brian, I'm all for collecting rough cards when you need to (to a point) but that Ruth is tough to look at!

I failed to include a back scan which would show a back darkened with soiling. Avert thine eyes and enjoy!


Brian

[scooter729]

It's hard to tell from the scan, but there may be a minor crease in the lower right corner.

[steve B]

I don't actually have any Ruth cards, so I guess I could say I haven't settled.
Plenty of opportunities, the shop I hung out at would hand me a Ruth a couple times a year and tell me I should buy it. They were right, but I never did go for one.

Steve B

[Bambino]

I have always been fascinated by Babe Ruth (as my screen name might show), and when I was a kid I swore I would one day own an old card of his. I'm 35 now and still don't have one....so I would be ecstatic to own a wounded Ruth like the ones shown in this thread.

[glchen]

I have a bunch of beater Ruth's. Here's one.

[Chris-Counts]

When I decided to buy a Babe Ruth card for my collection, I settled on this 1934 Goudey premium, which looks great, but lacks the easel on its back and therefore only graded "authentic." I didn't want to spend $2,000 for a nice-looking Goudey, I didn't want to spend a nickel on some ugly strip card and I ultimately chose the '34 premium over an Exhibit card because I didn't like any of the poses. So here it is, courtesy of Buckler Cards. I still don't understand why these don't sell for more ...

[Enfuego]

Here is my Ruth, I picked this up while attending my son's graduation from college back in May.ImageUploadedByFreedom%20Card%20Board1427661845_639561.jpg

[x2drich2000]

Here's my only Ruth



DJ

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by scooter729

It's hard to tell from the scan, but there may be a minor crease in the lower right corner.

I failed to mention the crease strictly for the purpose of accuracy.


Brian

[brianp-beme]

Nice Honey Boy Gary!

Brian

[shaunsteig]

Originally Posted by scooter729

It's hard to tell from the scan, but there may be a minor crease in the lower right corner.

just a surface wrinkle really...

great card, thanks for sharing. sure looks like it's been loved a lot over the years, enjoy.
--S

[packs]

Awesome thread. Here is my one and only Ruth. I always dreamed of owning one. It's not quite a Goudey but close. Not bad for a 1.5 too, no paperloss or marks.

[brianp-beme]

It has been four years since I originally posted this thread, and I thought it would be fun to see if any additional mangled Babes have risen from the depths.

Brian

[7nohitter]

Originally Posted by brianp-beme

It has been four years since I originally posted this thread, and I thought it would be fun to see if any additional mangled Babes have risen from the depths.

Brian

Was reading through and enjoying the images, NOT even realizing it was 4 years old!