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Circa 1930 Babe Ruth Professional Model Bat, Game Used, PSA/DNA GU 6....
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Description
Circa 1930 Babe Ruth Professional Model Bat, Game Used, PSA/DNA GU 6. In order to assure that there is no confusion about this bat, and to address the rather unusual formatting of our lot title, it is important to note that the experts at PSA/DNA are confident that this bat was produced for use by the game's most celebrated figure, but stipulate that the "overall condition of the barrel prohibits us from determining game use by Ruth." The majority of their lengthy letter of examination praises this Hanna Batrite specimen with bold "Ruth" block-lettering on the barrel, referencing "substantial" game use with green rack streaks on upper handle.They further state that the thirty-five inch (35") length and thirty-five ounce (35.2 oz.) weight are consistent with validated Ruth gamers, and note that the absence of a model number on the barrel is consistent with Hanna Batrite's professional (as opposed to retail) models. Perhaps somewhere in the vast photographic archives of the Babe there is an image of him holding this bat, a find that would send it soaring into six figures, but for now the lack of verifiable Ruth traits like handle and/or barrel scoring and visible ball marks consistent with Ruth's label-down batting style disallow a confident attribution to the Babe. Nonetheless, the bat cannot be dismissed either, making it an attractive target for the collector unwilling or unable to pay the heavy price for a guaranteed gamer. LOA from PSA/DNA, GU 6. LOA from Heritage Auctions.
Auction Info
2022 May 12 - 14 Sports Catalog Auction #50054 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
May, 2022
12th-14th
Thursday-Saturday
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