This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 5/31/2012.
Home run champion. Media star. Fan favorite. Hero. Legend. These are just a few of the words that have been used to describe the inimitable Babe Ruth, the most celebrated baseball player in history. In fact, the word "Ruthian" has entered the popular vernacular to define "of mammoth proportions. "Spalding “Babe Ruth Home Run Special” blue and red stitched baseball, more scarce and perhaps more desirable than an official baseball, signed on the sweet spot by Babe Ruth in black fountain pen rating a 7. Herbert J. Pennock signature obscured on the east panel. The ball toned evenly throughout and is accompanied by a LOA from JSA.