This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 11/14/2022.
Known for his hitting brilliance, George Herman “Babe” Ruth set career records for home runs (714), slugging percentage (.690), RBI (2,217), and on-base plus slugging (1.164). He helped the Yankees win seven pennants and four World Series titles. Ruth retired in 1935 and became one of the first five players to be elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Manufacturer: Hillerich & Bradsby Model Number: Pre Model Labeling Period: 1922-1925 Length: 35 inches Weight: 37.6 ounces Wood: Ash Finish: Standard. The bat shows evidence of excellent use with a handle crack that has been repaired and a small chip on the knob. Many ball marks are visible on the left, right and back barrel. A few cleat marks can also be seen on the right, left and back barrel. The left barrel displays what appears to be a small area of barrel scoring which is a notable Ruth characteristic above his branded name. An area on the left barrel has been lightly planed to receive factory side writing, which today is no longer visible. An outstanding example of the American icon Ruth, the bat is accompanied by a PSA/DNA LOA grading the bat a GU 8.5.