Offered is an exceptional 1921 E253 Oxford Confectionery Babe Ruth, graded SGC 5 EX—one of the finest known examples of one of Ruth’s rarest and most historically significant cards. Issued by a small regional candy company in Pittsburgh during the Babe’s early Yankees tenure, this card captures the Sultan of Swat just as he was redefining the sport with his unprecedented power. The stark black-and-white portrait, printed on thin stock, exudes vintage charm and scarcity—traits that make this issue a grail for advanced collectors. With crisp image clarity, strong centering, and clean borders for the issue, this example stands as a true testament to Ruth’s early dominance and the elusive nature of pre-war candy cards. A centerpiece in any world-class Ruth or Type Card collection.