Rare Babe Ruth Rookie Card Sells For $7.2 Million!
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A 109-year-old Babe Ruth card fetched $7.2 million at an online auction on November 17, 2023. This is the most paid for an item belonging to the famed player and the third-highest price for a baseball card ever. However, it was far less than the over $10 million estimated by New Jersey-based Robert Edward Auctions (REA).
The collectible measures about 2.6 inches (6.6 cm) by 3.6 inches (9.2 cm). It was created in 1914 by The Baltimore News. The front features a 19-year-old Ruth, who was then with the Baltimore Orioles in the International League. The reverse side displays the team's home and away game schedule. Notably, this card was made during the season when Ruth joined the Boston Red Sox. The skilled pitcher and outfielder eventually rose to become one of the most exceptional players in baseball history.
While the newspaper originally handed out numerous cards, only ten are still in existence. The most recently auctioned card was once owned by Archibald Davis. The Baltimore, Maryland, resident had received the card from the newspaper when he was 16 years old. It was part of a collection of 15 cards he had passed on to his family. Prior to the sale, the 1914 card had been on public display at the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum in Baltimore.
"Simply put, The Baltimore News Babe Ruth rookie card is the most significant baseball card ever produced," said REA president Brian Dwyer. "This card is the genesis of Babe Ruth, a man who transcends the game of baseball. This card is not only one of the most elusive pieces of sports memorabilia, it's one of the rarest collectibles in American history."
Resources: Robertedwardauctions.com, nbcnewyork.com, thebaltimorebanner.com
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54 Comments
shortwave11 monthsI always thought that a baseball card this is worth over 10000$ is a bit much but hey. there are people who have and are willing to pay that much money
doggirl30311 monthsHAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!! 🎊🎆
riniroroholo11 monthsI love Babe Ruth but I honestly wouldn't buy this. Imagine losing the card worth 7.2 million 😭💀
lovehistoy11 monthsWow that's a lot of money $$$
sharky123411 monthsmerry xmas
billythepony11 monthsYou too! 😀
damoney11 monthswow super cool!
biggienono_1511 monthsI agree! this Babe Ruth card is super cool!
penshelf11 monthsomg imagine a kid gives it away for free- billythepony11 monthsYeah poor kid wouldn't even know XD
- 2030115011 monthsAll I have is a $200 pokemon card
ponylover5411 monthsThat's still really cool! What one is it? 😀- doggirl30311 months$200?!?!?!?!? I haven’t even got a $2 Pokémon card!!!!
- biggienono_1511 monthsMy most expensive one is maybe $40. maybe $50.
nam090911 monthsBabe Ruth is so good He's like the best baseball player ever (: (-
fletcher90411 monthsvery expensive and i was in baltimore last week
