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Babe Ruth
George Herman Ruth, Jr. or known as Babe Ruth was an American Major League baseball player from 1914 to 1935. He was considered as one of the greatest sports heroes in American culture.
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He hit 725 home runs to top Babe Ruth's lifetime record?
Hank Aaron hit home run number 715 in 1974, to break Babe Ruth's all time career home run record of 714. Hank Aaron would end his career with 755 home runs.
How did Babe Ruth change the world?
Thanks to his prodigious home runs and success during the 1920s, he almost singlehandedly rescued major league baseball from the nadir of the 1919 World Series. In the "Black Sox Scandal," several members of the Chicago White Sox were accused of deliberately throwing the 1919 Series. Most of them were banned from baseball forever.
Ruth also became one of the first major celebrities of the 20th century and a worldwide superstar. His autographs were coveted by fans and his endorsements were valued by advertisers. As the story goes, Ruth was informed that he had earned more money one year than the President of the United States. Ruth's reponse: "I had a better year than he did."
What is the value of a 1920 'Babe Ruth Home Run Story' 78 RPM album?
The "Babe Ruth's Home Run Story" 78 rpm record was released in 1920 on the Actuelle record label. Side one featuring an actual recording by the Babe, "Babe Ruth's Home Run Story," and side two "Abadele" performed by Duane Sawyer, and his Novelty Orchestra. Manufactured by the Pathe Freres Phonograph and Cinematography company. a France based international record label active from the 1890s through the 1930s. The "needle-cut" records were labeled Path頁ctuelle. Extremely Rare the "Babe Ruth's Home Run Story" 78 rpm record in auction could sell for anywhere between $400. to $600. Possibly more. Edit by MarkAtnip: It should be noted here that according to Baseballrecordings.com and Baseball On The Record by Michael Corenthal, This is not actually Babe Ruth speaking. It's someone telling a story as if they were Babe Ruth. Listening to the recording will make it immediately clear that the voice is not that of the Babe. The record, while tough to find, should be listed as "scarce" as opposed to rare. It is therefore available in the $50 range. Much less for lower grade examples. Copies sold at auction during the 2007 calendar year for as little as $26. The Pathe' and Actuelle label variations have roughly the same value, although the Pathe' vertical cut version is tougher to find. Released in September of 1920, it is one of the earlier needle cut releases issued by the Pathe' company, and was issued before Babe hit a majority of his Home Runs, however the Babe was already becoming legend.
What was the longest game in major league baseball history?
Time: 8 hours and 6 minutes by the Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers on May 8, 1984. The game went 25 innings with the White Sox winning 7-6.
Innings: 26 by the Boston Braves and Brooklyn Robins on May 1, 1920. The game was called due to darkness with the score at 1-1.
How much is a fake babe Ruth card worth?
If the card is a reprint, it will have a value but you would have to give the details of the company that issued the card, the year issued, and the card number. If the card is a "fake" then it has no value, and you could get in trouble trying to sell it as authentic.
What is a 1932 Babe Ruth bat worth Powerized and Boned rubbed?
How was babe Ruth similar to other baseball players?
Well he is similar in ways be ause... You know what why am I wasting my time answering questions that you can't look yourself yeah go on and look yourself
How old would Babe Ruth be right now if he was still alive?
Babe Ruth would be 117 years old if he were still alive.
What are all of Babe Ruth's nicknames?
Babe Ruth's nicknames are "The Sultan of Swat", "The King of Crash", "The Colosus of Clout", "The Babe", and the most known "The Great Bambino".
Babe Ruth Nicknames
Babe Ruth was born George Herman Ruth Jr. Some of his nicknames while he was playing baseball included The Bambino, The Sultan Of Swat, and The Babe, which is the origin of the name Babe Ruth. First called "Babe" by his teammates on the Baltimore Orioles, his first professional team because of his youth.
Other names included "the Wali of Wallop", "the Rajah of Rap", "the Caliph of Clout", "the Wazir of Wham", The Colossus of Clout, Maharajah of Mash, The Behemoth of Bust, "The King of Crash", "The Colossus Of Clout", "The King Of Swing", "The Terrible Titan" "The Kid of Crash", "The Jovial Giant and ''the home run king."
A Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig dual signed baseball is worth about $15,000. -$30,000. Price will vary based on the type of baseball signed, condition of both the baseball and signatures, and what type of authenticity that accompanies the signatures. Signatures that have not been properly authenticated could sell at half the market value or less. The "three other" signatures on your baseball would normally bring the value down But, if the inscription to the umpire refers to the 1932 World Series it could have added value. In an auction held in May of 2007 a pristine example of this dual signed baseball sold for $33,460. and another sold for $26,290. in October 2007 an excellent dual signed Ruth Gehrig baseball signed with the quotation marks around "Babe" that typifies his pre-1928 autograph sold for $14,340.
What is the value of a 1992 Megacards Babe Ruth 1928 card number 44?
A 1992 Megacards Babe Ruth "1928" card number 44 has a book value of about .10 cents in Near Mint condition. Professionally graded cards will sell for more. Condition is important.
Common flaws with baseball cards include: rounded edges, creases, off centered, and faded color. Any or all flaws will devalue the card significantly.
A Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig duel signed baseball is worth about $15,000. -$30,000. Price will vary based on the type of baseball signed, condition of both the baseball and signatures, and what type of COA that accompanies the signatures. Signatures that have not been properly authenticated could sell at half the market value or less.
In an auction held in May of 2007 a pristine example of this duel signed baseball sold for $33,460. and another sold for $26,290. in October 2007 an excellent duel signed Ruth Gehrig baseball signed with the quotation marks around "Babe" that typified his pre-1928 autograph sold for $14,340.
Lots of these Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig baseballs were signed during Barnstorming tours of the US. Below is a link to a great baseball that sold for about $25,000. The Babe Ruth Autograph signed on the Baseball with the inscription: "I'll Punch Lou in the Nose" and the Lou Gehrig Autograph signed on the Baseball with the inscription: "To my friend Kay from H.L. Gehrig The kid known as Lou" Check it out see Related Links below.
Signatures will vary in price based on condition, the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature, the item signed, and how well the item displays the signature.Baseballs are the most common, and preferred by collectors because of it's connection to the game, low cost, availability and it displays the signature well. The signed baseball represents the average price for a signature, and by deducting or adding from this price for the Item signed accordingly will give you a good idea on value.
The lowest priced signed item would be for a "cut Signature." A cut signature is a signature on a piece of paper, or "cut" from a larger piece. Index cards are the next step up, and both sell at a fraction (about 10%-20%) the price of an autographed baseball. Autograph photos typically sell at about 40-60 percent the price of a baseball with bats, uniform Jersey's and equipment selling at a higher price due to the higher cost of the item, rarity and display.
In general if an autographed baseball is worth $100. the same autograph on a 8x10 photo $50. a cut signature $20. on a bat $150. The percentage of the price could also vary based on the popularity of the player, and how sought after the signature is.
An "Autograph book" signature is an autograph signed on a piece of paper (page) inside of a book. The signature cannot be displayed well, and has a lower value. For the signature to be displayed it would have to be removed from the book or cut from, putting it in the "cut signature" or index card category. An autograph book can be valued as a whole putting it in the "multi signed item" category, and be valued by what signatures the autograph book holds. Each signature valued on it's own merit as Cut Signatures. You did not mention if there were other ballplayer's signatures, and if there is would be priced accordingly as a Babe Ruth Multi-signed Autograph book. Ruth being the key signature, and the more expensive.
an average price for a Babe Ruth signed baseball sells for about $4,000.-$10,000. Cut signatures sell between $2,000.-$3,000. Prices will vary based on type of authenticity, and condition. If your Autograph book has other desirable signatures it could sell for more. Cut Signatures are often cut from an item that has been ruined to save its value from such items as a cover of a publication, photograph, letter or notebook on which it was originally signed. Cuts are commonly used by collectors to display with a framed photo, or for inserts by baseball card companies.
To help you determine the value of your signatures read my newsletter "How much is my autographed baseball" for more information. I will leave a link below.
A 1938 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball with the key signatures: McCarthy, Gehrig, Dickey, DiMaggio, Ruffing, and Gomez is worth about $2,000.-$3,500. Value is based on average prices of recently closed auctions. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the baseball. Prices may also vary based on the amount of signatures, and key signatures acquired. The more complete the baseball with key signatures the more valuable. In a recent auction a 1938 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball sold for $3,883.75 If the signatures are not properly authenticated the baseball could sell at half the market value or less. For more information on team signed baseballs, links to full team rosters, key signatures, and price guide see Related Links below
What was the value of a Babe Ruth card in 1920?
Baseball cards in the 1920's were not the valuable collectibles they are today. Baseball cards were given away as advertising premiums to help promote a product. They were not sold in stores by the pack, and they were not available in hobby shops to buy. They had no collectors value. Baseball cards were traded between kids, hence the name "trading cards." A Babe Ruth card would have had a value in trade.
At The beginning of the 1920's You might have had to trade Two Babe Ruth Cards for one TY Cobb card. By the end of the 1920's You might have had an even trade or if you threw in another player's card with Ty Cobb.
Where is the quote Out Of The Mouths Of Babes?
"Out of the mouth of babies and infants, you have established strength because of your foes, to still the enemy and the avenger." (English Standard Translation)
In the pride of the Yankees Gary Cooper played Lou Gehrig who played Babe Ruth?
Babe Ruth played himeself in the 1942 movie "Pride of the Yankees" Babe Ruth missed several days of shooting during the production because of illness. Interesting note: In the movie "The Babe Ruth Story', which starred William Bendix as Babe Ruth, Bendix had been a Yankee bat boy in the 1920's.
I'm not sure if the 180 bat dates to the 1916-1929 bat labeling period. I looked through a few catalogs and could not find any 180 bats made before the 1950's.
A bat made between 1916 - 1929 will have HILLERERICH & BRADSBY Co in the center label as opposed to J.F. HILLERERICH & SON Co as the bats made before. TRADE MARK REG US PAT OFF appears below the oval and changed to TRADE MARK REG in 1930. I will leave a link below to a bat dating guide to help you date your bat.
The 180 bat would be an inexpensive store model bat, as also indicted by the BR5 on the knob. BR5 stands for Babe Ruth 35 inch, and this "inch mark" is placed there to help the buyer identify the size of the bat. Model number is not an inch mark. Louisville slugger began using model numbers on the knob in 1943 then moving the model number to the barrel in 1977.
In general a Babe Ruth store model bat could be worth between $200. -$500. based on age, and condition. Older bats in exceptional condition could sell for more. Besides condition there are many factors that will effect the price more or less. Baseball bats closest to the players size and model number that was used during his playing days will sell at a higher price.
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Where can you find information about a Hillerich and Bradsby No. 14 Safe Hit Babe Ruth Model Bat?
Hillerich and Bradsby No. 14 Safe was a inexpensive store model bat made in the 1940's In general a Babe Ruth store model bat could be worth between $200. -$500. Besides condition there are many factors that will effect the price more or less. Baseball bats closest to the players size and model number that was used during his playing days will sell at a higher price. Decal bats are very desirable and could sell in the $1,000.'s
The dating of the bat is one of the most important factors on value along with condition. Hillerich & Bradsby Co. Louisville Slugger has used different oval center brands in their history. By identifying the center label, trade marks, and patens you can narrow down the year to what era the bat was made.
For example: a bat made between 1916 - 1929 will have HILLERERICH & BRADSBY Co in the center label as opposed to J.F. HILLERERICH & SON Co as the bats made before. TRADE MARK REG US PAT OFF appears below the oval and changed to TRADE MARK REG in 1930.
"Bone Rubbed" is a process to harden the surface of the bat and appears on bats made in the 1920s The "Powerized"process was first used, and patented by the Hillerich & Bradsby Co. in 1931 and has pat. pending beneath the stamp. Powerized and Bone Rubbed" logo is used during the 1932 season. In 1933 and 1934 you will see it stamped "Powerized and Oil Tempered" which usually is a very light heat foil type print. in 1935 until present, they go with just "Powerized"
During the 1980's Louisville Slugger issued these replicas of Babe Ruth's last style bat, and stamped 1935 on the knob. The majority of these were sold through a mail order company called J. Petterman and listed at around $100. Yes. The same J. Petterman catalogue featured on the television comedy series Seinfeld. These replica bats sell for about $55.-$125, on eBay. I will leave a link below to help you date your Louisville Slugger bat.
Why is being shot in the ass called a millionaire wound?
never heard it referred to as a "millionaire wound," rather a "million dollar wound" because it used to get you sent home from the war or, at the very least, sent out of harm's way during war.
