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Lot # 42: 1931 Babe Ruth, "Opens the Season with a Home Run" Crossing Home Plate (PSA)

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 38 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed
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Item was in Auction "Holiday Collectors Auction 2022",
which ran from 12/2/2022 8:00 PM to
12/17/2022 8:00 PM



1931 Important photograph of Babe Ruth crossing home plate after belting his first home run of the season (#566 of his career) in the opening game against the Red Sox. Ruth hits the dish while the catcher for the Red Sox looks down dejected. Hall of Fame Umpire Bill McGowan is clearly seen in the background. An important image from the career of the greatest player of all time in great condition and issued by Acme with a full paper caption on the back. The photo comes with a full LOA from PSA (Type 1) as well.

Size: 6x8
Designation: Vintage 1
Condition: 4.5/5
Quality: 5/5
Overall Grade: 9.5/10

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