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Babe Ruth Autograph

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Babe Ruth autograph card

Babe Ruth autograph check

Babe Ruth autograph contract

Babe Ruth autograph letter

Babe Ruth autograph page

Babe Ruth autograph photo

A Babe Ruth autograph is fairly common. He seems to have signed tens, if not hundreds of thousands of items.  However, a Babe Ruth autograph is the #1 in demand autograph in the sports autograph industry.  And, thus Babe Ruth autograph prices are high and continue to climb.  Here are some of the Babe Ruth autograph items that we at NateDSanders.com Auctions (http://www.NateDSanders.com) have sold:

Fantastic Babe Ruth Autograph on a Baseball With 8 Hall of Famer Signatures, Including Ty Cobb, Honus Wagner & More — With PSA/DNA COA for All Signatures

Official National League Baseball signed by 8 Hall of Famers: “Babe Ruth”, “Ty Cobb”, “Honus Wagner”, “Tris Speaker.”, “Jimmie Foxx”, “Connie Mack”, “Walter Johnson” and “Eddie Collins”. All eight signatures including the Babe Ruth autograph are clearly legible and PSA/DNA authenticated. Also includes an LOA from the Baseball Hall of Fame regarding a possible donation of the ball in the 1980’s. A stunning signed ball in very good condition.  Sold for $20,400.

Babe Ruth Autograph & Lou Gehrig Autograph 5″ x 7″  Pre-1928 Photo in Yankee Pinstripes and Wearing Baseball Mitts

Babe Ruth autograph and Lou Gehrig signed photograph. 5″ x 7″ black and white image depicts the two Yankee greats standing side by side on the baseball field wearing their pinstripe pants. Inscribed by Ruth in brown ink at the upper left, “For Walter from, ‘Babe’ Ruth” beside which Gehrig signs in black ink, “& Lou Gehrig”. Small .25″ tear (with no emulsion loss) at top, not affecting either signature, else fine. A difficult to acquire pairing of legendary signatures on a single photograph.  A Babe Ruth signature with the quotation marks around “Babe” typifies his pre-1928 autograph and will sell at a higher value as well.  Sold for $19,036.

Dual Signed Babe Ruth Autograph & Lou Gehrig Autograph Baseball

Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig autograph on a baseball. Official League ball signed on the sweet spot with a Babe Ruth autograph in black ink. Additionally signed by fellow “Murderers Row” member, Lou Gehrig on adjacent panel in black ink. Ruth autograph rates PSA 6-7; Gerhrig signature rates PSA 8. Accompanied by PSA/DNA letter of authenticity certifying that the Babe Ruth autograph and the Lou Gehrig autographs are authentic. An exceptional signed ball and a must-have for Yankees collectors.  Sold for $18,500.

Babe Ruth Autograph/ Single Signed Baseball

Babe Ruth autograph/ single signed autograph baseball right on the sweet spot. Exceptionally large 8.5/10 fountain pen signature upon an Official National League baseball with printed signature of NL President John Heydler, dating Ruth’s signature to 1934 or earlier. Clear, bold signature autograph with minimal marks on a very clean, bright ball. With COA from PSA/DNA, and auction COA from JSA attesting that the Babe Ruth autograph is authentic. Sold for $14,302.

Babe Ruth Autograph/ Single Signed Baseball — Signed on the Sweet Spot — With a JSA COA

Classic Babe Ruth autograph/ single-signed official American League baseball. This vintage red-stitched baseball has an extraordinary high-grade Ruth signature that sits upon the sweet spot. Ruth has boldly signed the ball in blue ink, “Babe Ruth” with the signature grading “9.” With an official American League “Reach” stamping on the panel below the ball label, the design of which was used on official balls between the years 1934 and 1945. Minor rubbing, else near fine condition. With COA from James Spence/JSA guarantying that the Babe Ruth autograph is authentic.  Sold for $13,002.

Babe Ruth Autograph on a Baseball

Babe Ruth autograph on a baseball, circa 1930’s. Plain ball with red and green stitching is signed on the sweetspot. Ball contains no other writing. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Mrs. Bill Dickey, whose husband acquired the ball while playing for the Yankees in the 1930’s. Ball shows toning throughout, though signature contrast remains strong. Overall very good condition.  Sold for $13,002.

Babe Ruth Autograph on a Baseball

Babe Ruth autograph on an Amatuer League baseball. Official league baseball signed on the sweetspot in blue ink. Ball signed by Ruth in December 1937 at a movie theater in Bergenfield, New Jersey. Baseball and signature authenticated by PSA/DNA. Ball shows slight toning, overall excellent condition. Scarce and desirable piece.  A very nice Babe Ruth signed ball.  Sold for $11,820.

Babe Ruth Autograph & Hank Aaron Autograph on a Baseball — Accompanied by PSA/DNA Letter of Authenticity — A Bright Ball with Dark Blue Signature — Bright Ball With Only Slight Tanning

Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron signed baseball. Official 97 League baseball signed in bold blue ink, “Babe Ruth” and “Hank Aaron.” Accompanied by PSA/DNA Letter of authenticity certifying that the Babe Ruth autograph is authentic.. Signed Ruth balls rarely seen this clean with such dark blue ink signatures. Excellent condition.  Sold for $10,470.

Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig Autograph on a Ball from 1927

Babe Ruth autograph and Lou Gehrig autograph on a baseball. On the sweet spot, Ruth’s black ink penning reveals sizable upper-case “B” and “R” characters. Gehrig signature in black ink on adjacent panel. The presence of Johnson’s facsimile signature, under which penmanship removal can be seen, coupled with the quotation marks around “Babe” (in Ruth’s own hand, of course) likely date the keepsake to 1927, as Johnson was supplanted by Barnard in 1928, the same year Ruth abandoned the use of quotation marks. The medium-toned sphere features prominent stampings and vibrant, alternating red and blue laces. Accompanied by Letters of Authenticity from PSA/DNA and James Spence Authentication attesting that the Babe Ruth autograph is authentic.  Sold for $10,470.

Excellent Babe Ruth Autograph on a Louisville Slugger Baseball Bat — With PSA/DNA

Babe Ruth autograph on his baseball bat. Louisville Slugger 40-BR 1930s game model wooden bat signed by Babe Ruth in black ink. With ”Trade Mark George Babe Ruth” signature engraved near top of bat. Signature is faded, though still visible. Accompanied by a PSA/DNA COA guarantying that the Babe Ruth autograph is authentic.  Sold for $10,208.

Babe Ruth Autograph on a Official American League Baseball

Babe Ruth autograph on a beautiful Official American League (Harridge) baseball. Strong 2.5″ long blue ink signature has been rated a 6 by PSA/DNA while the unused off-white ball has been rated 5. Ball is personalized “To Susan Felknor From Babe Ruth”. On the opposite side of the ball an unknown hand has written “7/25/47”. The ball was obtained by an advertising executive while attending a public relations event at Yankee Stadium. A very eye appealing Babe Ruth single signed baseball. Accompanied by a full Letter of grading and authenticity from PSA/DNA certifying that the Babe Ruth autograph is authentic.  Sold for $7,500.

Babe Ruth Autograph/ Single-Signed Mini-Baseball

Sharp looking Babe Ruth autograph on a single-signed mini baseball. Babe Ruth autograph appears on a Reach National Association Professional BB Leagues mini baseball. Beautiful blue ink Babe Ruth signature adorns the sweet spot of this approximately 2″ in diameter baseball. PSA/DNA has graded both the signature and the mini baseball NM 7. Accompanied by a full authentication letter from PSA/DNA attesting that the Babe Ruth autograph is authentic.  Sold for $7,500.

Babe Ruth Autograph & Lou Gehrig Autograph on a Baseball — With PSA/DNA COA

Babe Ruth autograph and Lou Gehrig autograph on a baseball. On 4 July 1928 the New York Yankees and the Washington Senators met at Griffith Stadium to play a doubleheader. During the course of that day, the Bambino and the Iron Horse applied their autographs to this clean Official American League “Barnard” ball. The Babe’s lengthy side panel inscription rates a PSA 8 and reads “To Joseph Rebentisch, Washington D.C., From ‘Babe’ Ruth.” Gehrig simply signed his name in a lighter but still entirely legible ink. The date “7/4/28” is penned below Gehrig’s signature in an unknown hand. Lot accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA stating that the Babe Ruth autograph is authentic.  Sold for $7,500.

Babe Ruth Autograph Plus Lou Gehrig, Walter Hagen & Walter Johnson in an Autograph Album

1920’s sports and celebrity autograph book featuring a Babe Ruth autograph page, Lou Gehrig signed page, Walter Johnson signed page Walter Hagen, the 1926 Washington Senators, Enrico Caruso and many more. Ruth’s black ink signature reads “‘Babe’ Ruth (signed)/ Sep 7 – 1927.” Gehrig’s black ink signature reads “Lou Gehrig (signed)/Fenway Park / Sept. 4, 1927.” Some signatures accompanied by doodles. Leatherette book measures 4″ x 5″ and contains 120pp. filled with signatures from cover to cover. Autograph book originally belonged to a boy named Charles Francis Richard. “Autographs” printed on cover in gilt and “Elite Autograph Album” printed on title page. Some wear to cover, especially at corners, and looseness to binding, but book remains intact. Interior has toning, some spots and stains, yet all signatures bold and clear. An excellent Babe Ruth autograph page and a fine Lou Gehrig signed page.  Sold for $7,300.

Babe Ruth Autograph on a N.L. Baseball — ”Sincerely / Babe Ruth” — With JSA LOA

Babe Ruth autograph on a National League baseball. Spalding ball is signed with a steel-tip blue fountain pen, ”Sincerely / Babe Ruth”. Ball also has the stamped signature of Ford Frick, National League President from 1934-1951. Ball has some scuffing and toning throughout, slightly affecting two letters of Ruth’s signature, overall very good condition. With JSA COA certifying that the Babe Ruth autograph is authentic.  Sold for $6,875.

Babe Ruth Autograph and Lou Gehrig Autograph on a Baseball with JSA COA

Babe Ruth autograph and Lou Gehrig autograph on a baseball. Major League baseball circa 1920s signed in ink to same panel by Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig. Additionally signed by former Pirates player, Al Mamaux. Accompanied by JSA Letter of Authenticity attesting that the Babe Ruth autograph is authentic. Overall, good condition.  Sold for $5,500.

Babe Ruth Autograph on a 1933 Yankees Ball — Also Signed by 20 Players on the 1933 Yankees Including Lou Gehrig — With PSA/DNA COA

Babe Ruth autograph on a baseball, also signed by 20 of the 1933 New York Yankees. Sweet spot is signed, ”Babe Ruth” and his teammates also sign: Lou Gehrig, George Uhle, Red Ruffing, Bill Dickey, Cy Moore, Ben Chapman, Lyn Larry, Sam Byrd, Danny MacFayden, Johnny Allen, Frank Crosetti, Cy Moore (again), Lefty Gomez, Herb Pennock, Joe Sewell, Russ Van Atta, Dixie Walker, Eddie Doc Farrell, Charlie Devens, Earle Combs and Tony Lazzeri. Spalding brand ball of horse hide has red and blue stitching. Toning to ball and slight fading to signatures; very good condition. With PSA/DNA COA stating that the Babe Ruth autograph is authentic.  Sold for $5,500.

Babe Ruth Autograph Twice on His Check 1938

Babe Ruth autograph twice on his check. Dated 24 December 1938 and drawn on the Chemical Bank & Trust Company of New York for Cash in the amount of $125. Boldly signed “G.H. Ruth” to both front and verso. Handsomely framed and matted with a photo of Ruth in uniform. Accompanied by JSA Letter of Authenticity certifying that the Babe Ruth autograph is authentic. Near fine condition.  Sold for $5,372.

Babe Ruth Autograph on a Typed Letter Regarding The Cancer That Would Kill Him a Year Later — “Having friends does mean so very much to me and during my recent illness, I had more than ample proof” — With PSA/DNA COA

Babe Ruth autograph on a typed letter dated 7 April 1947 on Babe Ruth stationery. In the months before this letter, Ruth had been hospitalized for throat cancer, one of many hospitalizations he would experience before his death the following year. He received an outpouring of concern from people such as the recipient of this letter, Mrs. Hazel M. Colson, who had written to “The Babe” expressing her good wishes. Ruth’s reply reads in part: “My sincere thanks go to you and your family for your very kind letter and good wishes. Having friends does mean so very much to me, and during my recent illness, I had more than ample proof…” He signs boldly in black ink: “Babe Ruth”. The 7″ x 9.75″ one page letter has expected folds and minor soiling, else very good. With PSA/DNA COA stating that the Babe Ruth autograph is authentic.  Sold for $5,000.

Rare Babe Ruth Autograph on a Super-Clean & White Baseball — Official 97 League Baseball With Bold Ruth Autograph — With PSA COA

Babe Ruth autograph/ single signed baseball. Official 97 League baseball signed in bold blue ink “From Babe Ruth.” Additional writing in another hand reads “To ‘Morry’ Hill.” Overall wear and toning to ball. Accompanied by Certificate of Authenticity from PSA/DNA gurantying that the Babe Ruth autograph is authentic. Signature in excellent condition.  Sold for $4,813.

Babe Ruth Autograph & Lou Gehrig Autograph on a Ball

This official Southern League baseball features the Babe Ruth autograph in black ink on the sweet spot and Gehrig’s, also in black ink at the top of the west panel. The ball is heavily toned and soiled, but both signatures remain quite legible. A screw hole appears in the middle of the manufactures stamp above Gehrig’s signature, where a hook for a hanging display was once secured. Accompanied by Certificate of Authenticity  from PSA/DNA attesting that the Babe Ruth autograph is authentic.  Sold for $4,556.

Babe Ruth 8″ x 10″ Autograph on His Photo — Clear Dark Signature — 1948

Great Babe Ruth action photo given by Ruth to one his friends. Dated 15 June 1948 photo reads “To my good friend Merla Mills from Babe Ruth.” Very clear, dark Babe Ruth autograph in blue fountain pen. 8″ x 10″ photo with borders neatly trimmed. Excellent condition.  Sold for $4,517.

Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig “Official League” Signed Baseball — Signed by Ruth on the Sweet Spot — With PSA/DNA COA

Classic baseball signed by legendary Hall of Famers Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Signed on a Phoenix “Official League” ball, reportedly after a game at Yankees Stadium. Signed clearly across the sweet spot “Babe Ruth” in blue ink. Gehrig’s “Lou Gehrig” signature is faint, though distinguishable. Ball is generally bright with a few scuffs and marks. Very good condition overall. With PSA/DNA COA for both signatures.  Sold for $4,463.

Babe Ruth Autograph on a Ball

Babe Ruth single signed baseball. Official league ball signed and inscribed to side panel in blue ink, “To Bobby / From / Babe Ruth.” Red stitching in excellent condition. Toning to ball and fading to stamps. Only slight wear to bold ink signature. An outstanding Babe Ruth collectible in very good condition. Sold for $4,440.

Babe Ruth Signed Photo

Beautiful signed photograph of The Bambino. The Babe is pictured next to an umpire, with Ruth in full Yankee pin stripes, his hands on his hips and a serious look on his face. They stand in front of a scoreboard, which shows the home team has won the game in the ninth inning. Inscribed “To My Pal Lloyd From Babe Ruth” in ink. Photograph measures 6″ x 8.5″. Pencil to verso. Overall a great photograph of the baseball legend in excellent condition.  Sold for $4,250.

Babe Ruth Signed and Inscribed 8″ x 10″ Photo in Yankees Cap

Very unique and personal signed photo of Babe Ruth taken from a three-quarter angle looking upward as he’s gazing into the distance. Inscribed, “To my friend Harold Hughes From Babe Ruth.” 9.75″ x 7.75″ sepia toned portrait is soiled, though signature remains very bold and clear. Some light creasing is also present. Good condition.  Sold for $4,200.

Babe Ruth Autograph on a Luncheon Menu — With PSA/DNA COA

Menu signed, ”Babe Ruth” in blue ink. Menu is from the Ford Luncheon, held 25 July 1947 at the Jefferson Davis Hotel in Montgomery, Alabama. Single-page menu features all items titled with Baseball-theme names such as ”Home Run Fruit Cocktail”. A photo of Ruth’s face is arranged just above center. Measures 5.5” x 8.5”. Toning and faint staining along the edges, else near fine. With PSA/DNA COA.  Sold for $4,160.

Spectacular Signed Photo of Babe Ruth in Action — Hitting in His Yankee Uniform — With PSA/DNA COA

Fantastic signed photo of Babe Ruth in his Yankee pinstripes, looking far into the sky after hitting a baseball. 7.75″ x 9.5″ photo features a perfect signature, inscribed “To Bill Bissette, From Babe Ruth” in bright blue-green ink. With “Pacific & Atlantic Photos, Inc.” stamped on the verso. Some smudging to inscription though Ruth’s signature remains fine. Photo has a chip to upper right corner and trimmed margins; overall in very good condition. Accompanied by PSA/DNA COA.  Sold for $3,675.

Babe Ruth Signed Card — Bold, Fine Signature — With PSA/DNA COA

Babe Ruth autographed tag, circa 1930’s. 2″ x 1.25″ tag is boldly signed in black ink “Babe Ruth” and has “Sutherland Memorial Hospital Tag Day” printed on the verso. In near fine condition with original cream string attached to card. Accompanied by PSA/DNA COA.  Sold for $3,675.

Babe Ruth & Joe DiMaggio Signed Program From 1938, Also Signed by Joe McCarthy, Ed Barrow, Jacob Ruppert & Bill Terry — With PSA/DNA COA

Autographed program from the 1938 Baseball Writer’s Association of America awards dinner, signed by Yankees’ Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, Joe McCarthy, Ed Barrow and owner Jacob Ruppert, who famously bought Babe Ruth from the Boston Red Sox in 1919. The New York Giants Hall of Fame first baseman Bill Terry also signs the program, which lists the dinner as being an ”Eating and Oratorical Contest”. Held yearly in New York, the spirited dinner awards Most Valuable Player, Manager of the Year and more. Measures 6.5” x 9.75”, with signatures in pencil on the back of the single page program. Very good condition with uniform toning and folds. With PSA/DNA COA for all signatures.  Sold for $3,438.

Babe Ruth Check Signed From 1937 — PSA/DNA Encapsulated

Babe Ruth check signed “GH Ruth” in bold blue ink. Check drawn on the Chemical Bank & Trust Company is dated 14 July 193[7] and made out to “Cash” in the amount of $50.00. Measures 7.5″ x 3.25″. Standard bank cancellations and perforations, with a date stamp to verso of 13 July 1937. Approximate 1″ square chip to upper right, else near fine. Encapsulated in UV protective plexiglass by PSA/DNA.  Sold for $3,216.

Rare Babe Ruth Signed Photo in Braves Uniform — With PSA/DNA COA

Babe Ruth signed 2″ x 4″ photo. Ruth, shown in his Boston Braves uniform, signs “Babe Ruth” at the bottom of the photo. He played with the Braves for only one year, the 1935 season, before retiring from baseball. “1936” is written on the verso of the photo. This was the year “the Bambino” was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame — one of the very first five members. Significant fading to photo, not affecting signature, else very good. With PSA/DNA COA.  Sold for $3,152.

Fantastic Babe Ruth Signed Photo — Featuring the Great Bambino Mid-Swing During a Game

Excellent signed glossy photo by the Sultan of Swat. Black and white photo depicts the baseball legend swinging in his Yankees uniform during a game. Signed diagonally beneath his stance, “Babe Ruth” in black ink. Printed caption beneath photo reads: “Consultant / Ford Motor Company / American Legion Junior Baseball”. Photo, measuring 5″ x 6.25″, has a few minor folds and creases to corners and very faint toning throughout. Very good condition.  Sold for $3,150.

Babe Ruth Signed and Inscribed Biography “The Babe Ruth Story” — With PSA/DNA COA

Babe Ruth signed and inscribed first edition of the biography, “The Babe Ruth Story” by Bob Considine. E.P. Dutton: New York: 1948. Very strong blue ink inscription reads, “To Stuart Felsen / From Babe Ruth” on the title page. Inside pages are very clean and in near fine condition, with 49 photo plates, illustrations and pictorial endpapers. Dustjacket is missing. Exterior is generally clean with the back showing some wear. Backstrip is detached, though easily restored. Accompanied by PSA/DNA COA.  Sold for $3,150.

Babe Ruth Signature — With PSA/DNA COA

Babe Ruth signed postcard postmarked 12 March 1938 as a new Baseball Hall of Famer. He was among the first 5 ever inducted in 1936. Postcard is inscribed: “Sincerely / Babe Ruth”. Measures 5.5″ x 3.25″. Toning with evidence of mounting to verso. Very good. Included in the lot is a glossy 8″ x 10″ photo of Ruth on the baseball diamond. Adhesive residue to verso and light creasing near lower right, else near fine. A strong signature by baseball’s greatest with PSA/DNA COA.  Sold for $2,960.

Fantastic Babe Ruth Signed Photo — Picture of the Slugger Looking at the Catcher as He Knocks Off a Fly Ball — With PSA/DNA COA

Excellent photo of the Babe, signed “To my good friend Dan / From Babe Ruth”. Photo’s verso is stamped “Thorne Photo”, the official Yankees photographer. Photo measures 10″ x 8″ and is in very good to near fine condition with a few light nicks at edges and one indiscernible crease to lower right. Accompanied by PSA/DNA COA which grades the signature a 5, with some portions of inscription, especially “Babe” having light ink. Charming photo signed by Babe Ruth.  Sold for $2,310.

Babe Ruth Signed Photo — With PSA/DNA COA

Great signed glossy photo of the “Sultan of Swat” in action in his Yankees uniform. Ruth signs “Babe Ruth” on the 3.5″ x 5″ photo enclosed in PSA slab. Very good condition.  Sold for $1,785.

To auction, authenticate, buy, consign or sell a Babe Ruth autograph, please see http://www.NateDSanders.com, contact [email protected] or call (310) 440-2982.

We auction, authenticate, buy & sell these type of Babe Ruth autograph items:

Babe Ruth autograph baseball

Babe Ruth autograph baseball card

Babe Ruth autograph book

Babe Ruth autograph check

Babe Ruth autograph contract

Babe Ruth autograph letter

Babe Ruth autograph page

Babe Ruth autograph photo

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