Lot # 88: c.1927/’28 Babe Ruth “Bustin Babes” PSA Type I Encapsulated Photo – Measures Approx. 8” x 10”

Category: Photos

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Item was in Auction "Spring Rarities Auction 2020",
which ran from 5/6/2020 12:00 PM to
5/30/2020 7:00 PM




(LOT 88)
c.1927/'28 Babe Ruth "Bustin Babes" PSA Type I Encapsulated Photo – Measures Approx. 8" x 10"

Led by the incomparable "Sultan of Swat" the 1927 Yankees overwhelmed their opponents, virtually "cake walking" to their second World Championship with a climatic 4 game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Ruth's record breaking 60 round-trippers was the highlight of this unparalleled season with virtually every American now captivated by the Bambino and his mighty slugging teammate Henry Louis Gehrig. This incredible popularity prompted Ruth and Gehrig's renowned agent Christy Walsh to organize a Continental U.S. tour directly after the 1927 World Series.

Dubbed the "Bustin' Babes and Larrupin' Lou's Barnstorming tour, Ruth and Gehrig would play in towns/cities without Major League ball clubs in order to provide deprived fans a grand opportunity to see these legendary giants. Starting in New York and sweeping across America to the California coast, Ruth and Gehrig would be the sole Major League players, with each respective town providing local players to round out the teams. Both young and old admirers of these baseball icons were afforded their "once in a lifetime" opportunity to see the two Yankee stars perform live, and the tour was such a huge success that it was repeated in the fall of 1928 after the Yankees claimed their second consecutive championship.

Presented here is one of the more eclectic photos we have ever come across from this amazing barnstorming event. This ultra-rare original PSA Type I photo captures Babe Ruth in his "BUSTIN' BABES" uniform speaking with a number of fanes situated above the period-style wooden fence before the start of what we assume to be one of his local barnstorming games. Measuring approximately 8" x 10", the fine contrast and sharp resolution elevate this black & white illustration to a world-class plateau as Ruth dons his classic "Bustin Babes" black uniform.

A super fine perimeter and sparkling central image are the magnificent highlights of this extremely rare illustration, with the scattered edge chipping and stray creases likewise along the outer edges avoiding the critical Bambino pose. While the blank verso does not reveal a specific photographer, it is the obscure obverse side "Ruthian" image that steals the show, with many ultra-scarce Babe Ruth 1927/'28 barnstorming images now recording record prices each and every day! - PSA Type I Encapsulation

MIN BID $500
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