LOT #45189 |
Sold on Jun 29, 2025 for: Sign-in
or Join (free & quick)
1930s "Babe Ruth Shook My Hand" Pin. ...
Click the image to load the highest resolution version.
Sold on Jun 29, 2025 for:
$139.00
Bid Source: Internet bidder
Get one of these:
Explore Available Items
Description
1930s "Babe Ruth Shook My Hand" Pin. Babe Ruth was the most popular and transformative figure in baseball history, captivating fans with his unmatched power and larger-than-life personality. He became a national icon in the 1920s, helping turn baseball into America's pastime and drawing record crowds wherever he played. Ruth's charisma and home run feats made him a cultural hero beyond sports, appearing in movies, endorsements, and news headlines. His popularity not only saved the game after the 1919 Black Sox scandal but also elevated it to a new era of mass entertainment.Offered is a pin, about 1.5 inches in diameter, that "Certifies Babe Ruth Shook My Hand." Pin was part of promotion for Ruth's charity and business endeavors. Clasp in tact. Oxidation exhibited throughout with general wear.
Auction Info
Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction #152526 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
June, 2025
29th
Sunday
Internet/Mail Bids: 18
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 165
Buyer's Premium per Lot:
22% of the successful bid per lot.
Shipping, Taxes, Terms and Bidding
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms
Important information concerning Sales Tax and Resale Certificates. Learn More
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms