Specifically, take a look at these ten priciest Babe Ruth baseball cards that were sold on eBay during the summer of 2019.
Typically, these are commonly referred to as 1916-1920, however, the precise dates are a subject of debate… Despite that, the card is designated as being issued in 1916.
Alright, typically these are not listed at all, but nonetheless.
Anyway, the W-UNC Big Heads were issued in strips, and singles like this were hand-cut to get that way (single, that is).
The postcards were also without numbers and had blank backs, and the artwork wasn’t exactly accurate (in Ruth’s situation, at least).
During the game, while he was considered as one of the most exceptional pitchers, it depicts him participating in batting, which makes this particular card a scarce artifact of the all-time greatest player.
Impressive, fascinating items, and this SGC 2.5 replica was purchased for almost $15,000 based on the power of 15 offers.
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1922 E120 American Caramel Babe Ruth
Although it is old, this compilation seems even more antiquated, in a certain sense — resembling a series of retro pictures from the wild west or alike.
The E120 Ruth, along with Home Run Baker and Frankie Frisch, is a component of a collection brimming with other esteemed individuals from Cooperstown, similar to the other cards mentioned in this roster.
$10,900 down hammering at bids 29 drew copy 4 PSA this and though, shebang whole the of plum the is Babe Young.
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1933 Goudey Babe Ruth (#149)
Ho hum … Another Ruth card from Goudey, another hefty price tag.
This one is almost the same as #53, except with a red backdrop rather than yellow.
The PSA 4 replica displayed here attracted 65 offers and sold for a final amount of $8832.32.
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1933 Goudey Babe Ruth (#144)
This card is somewhat like an expanded version of card #53 (above), featuring the identical timeless Ruth home run follow-through.
Instead of the usual solid backdrop, however, we are presented with a picturesque scene of a ballpark.
It’s a stunning card, as the 81 bidders who drove this SGC 5 version to $10,600 can confirm.
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1920 W519-2 Strip Card Babe Ruth — Unnumbered Hand-cut
With some players sharing a number, there are ten known cards in this set, though their numbers run from 12 through 20.
This applies to Babe Ruth, who holds the number 20, a title he shares with Wallie Schange (or Wally Schang).
This hand-cut beauty features what looks to be pencil art and sold for $7913 on 38 bids for a PSA 5 copy.
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1933 Goudey Babe Ruth (#181)
Goudeys 1933, in addition to those mentioned below, Babe decided to take a load off by hitting it all out after he put two other runs on the board.
Ruth, holding a baseball bat, is gazing to his right and appears to have something to communicate.
Someone is about to receive a severe scolding!
And another person acquired an amazing PSA 5 card after 37 offers increased the cost to $9709.
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1922 E121 American Caramel Babe Ruth Photo Montage
This candy set, which consists of 120 cards, is filled with both the most prominent figures in the game and different versions.
Eppa Rixey, John McGraw, Dave Bancroft, Rabbit Maranville, and other notable players featured in the collection include Cobb’s card, for instance, there are three different variations available.
This is one of several variations of great photos showing Babe Ruth, a great hitter, in a couple of fashion Buy-It-Now sold here for $9500, PSA copy 4.
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1932 U.S. Caramel Babe Ruth
This collection was titled “Renowned Sports Personalities” and showcased well-known golfers and boxers alongside a multitude of Hall of Fame baseball players.
In addition, Gehrig, Lou, and Grove, Lefty, along with Foxx, Jimmie, and Cobb, Ty, made up a field of 32 luminaries, including Ruth, as teammates for the Yankees.
The Bambino received a PSA 5 rating and was sold for $12,500 in the Buy-It-Now mode.
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1933 Goudey Babe Ruth (#53)
The 1933 Goudey collection has always been one of the most beloved pre-war sets of all time.
It is enormous — considering the era — with a checklist of 240 cards and filled with legendary players such as Ruth, Gehrig, Rogers Hornsby, Mel Ott, and numerous others.
The most valuable and rare hobby in the cards is the Nap Lajoie phantom card, of course. And it’s visually striking, with single-color backgrounds and realistic player paintings, mostly, against bold backgrounds.
Despite all of that, it’s not surprising that this SGC 6 Ruth fetched $11,751 from 39 bids.
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1933 Goudey Sport Kings Babe Ruth (#3)
Did not receive sufficient Goudey visual delights in the aforementioned listings?
Good news!
(Just kidding… Perhaps) The sport of bed-making, much like hockey, football, and baseball, was given its own spotlight in the 1933 release of Goudey’s Kings Sport cards, featuring not only superstars from these popular sports but also those who excel in the art of making beds.
They certainly packed a great deal into a 48-card checklist, but Ruth always attracts the majority of attention.
This PSA 6 duplicate was purchased immediately for $7500.
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