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Why did the owner of the Red Sox sell Babe Ruth to the Yankees?
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Following the 1919 season, Red Sox owner Harry Frazee sold Ruth to the New York Yankees to raise money for his Broadway theatrical productions. The sale price of $125,000 was more than double what any team had paid for any Baseball player prior to that time, but it would prove to be one of the worst business decisions in history. Prior to the trade, the Red Sox had won five of the modern, post-1903, World Series. The Yankees had never appeared in one, let alone won one. It took the Red Sox until 2004 to win their sixth World Series. With Ruth, the Yankees won their first pennant in 1921, won another in 1922, and their first World Series in 1923.
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What is the value of a 1921 American Caramel Babe Ruth baseball card?
Its one of the rarest Babe Ruth cards and lower grades go for over $5000 with good grades reaching $30,000 due to scarcity and the photo is one of the Babe in his Boston Red Sox uniform with him pitching before he became known as a batter.
How much is Babe Ruth card?
Babe Ruth Baseball cards valueThere are a large variety of baseball cards made for Babe Ruth. From the 1914 Baltimore Sun Newspaper card which sold at auction for about $270,000, to the modern day Topps baseball cards that sell as low as a dollar. Not to mention the many reprints. prices will vary. Graded cards will sell at a significant price higher.
What is the value of an autograph of Babe Ruth signed with his first name followed by Babe Ruth?
it is worth about 35,000 dollars, i wouldn't sell it thoughGeorge Herman Ruth signed baseballA Babe Ruth signature is one of the most prized signatures in the hobby. A Babe Ruth single signed baseball in general is worth about $6,000.-$10,000. Value may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature. If the signature is not properly authenticated the signed picture could sell at half the market value or less. The signature should be bold, strong, and stand out in contrast to the photo. A weak, and faded signature will sell for less. Most autographs in Ruth's day was signed with a fountain pen. A signature with the quotation marks around "Babe" typifies his pre-1928 autograph and will sell at a higher value.A baseball Signed with his full name "George Herman Ruth" will sell at a higher price at about $20,000.-$30,000.
Did Babe Ruth make a baseball card in 1920?
1921 Frederick Foto Babe Ruth card Yes. With only Three known examples the 1921 Frederick Foto Babe Ruth card is one of the rarest. They are so rare it has been years since the card has come up in auction. If sold in today's market it could sell for more money than the Honus Wagner cards, with the exception of the one that was owned by Gretzky. The value of that card is inflated because of its past owner..
What would a 1935 Babe Ruth signed baseball to a specific person in 1935 when Yankees came to york for an exhabtion game be worth?
One of the most prized signatures in the hobby a Babe Ruth single signed baseball in general is worth about $6,000.-$10,000. Value may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature. A baseball in poor condition with a weak signature could sell in the $4,000. price range or less, and a minty baseball with a strong signature could sell in the $15,000 price range or more. Collectors will pay more for inscription such as baseballs that were dated by the ballplayer, or in reference to an historic event. Personal inscription such as "To my friend Mike" will sell for less but, there is more of a tolerance for signatures from the older ballplayers like Babe Ruth. With the signature of Babe Ruth being the focus of the collectible, the condition, display, and placement of the signature is most importatnt. If the signature is not properly authenticated the baseball could sell at half the market value or less. For more information and a sample of a Babe Ruth signature see Related Links below.
How do you get a Babe Ruth baseball card?
It all depends on the card you are looking for. A Babe Ruth Rookie card could cost you a few hundred thousand, and you would have to find on at auction at a major auction house. If you are looking for a modern issue of a babe Ruth card you will find plenty on eBay. Topps put out Babe Ruth cards in 1962 that sell for about $20. -$30., and you will find other companies that have issued cards in the last few years for a couple of dollars.
Can a Babe Ruth baseball sell for 30.000 dollars sports shop?
A Babe Ruth single signed baseball in general is worth about $6,000.-$10,000. A "minty" baseball with a strong signature could sell in the $15,000 price range or more. To get $30,000. for the signed Babe Ruth baseball it would have to be an exceptonal signature. A memorabilia dealer would most likely give you about 50 percent the market value, more if the dealer could resell it in a timely manner. You would get full market value if you sell to a collector through an auction.
What is the value of a 1929 Babe Ruth Baseball card?
A 1980-87 SSPC HOF Babe Ruth card 1 has a book value of about 2.00 in near/mint -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.
What is the value of a Seagram's 7 bar mirror of Babe Ruth as a Yankee?
The mirrors were produced by Seagram's 7 Crown in the 1990's as a promotion and features the career statistics of the ballplayers. The mirror measures 20 ½" x 16 ½" The Babe Ruth Mirror reads "Permission by Babe Ruth Baseball and the Babe Ruth Estate" meaning Seagram's 7 had to pay their dues to use the "Babe Ruth" name & image. (Just a legality) The Babe Ruth mirror sell for about $20.-$30. on average. One just sold on eBay for $36. Below are a few auction results from early April 2008 for the Babe Ruth, and other mirrors: * Pete Rose mirror sold for $20.35, * Willie Stargell sold for $10.50 * Babe Ruth sold for $20.50 * Lou Gehrig sold for $23.01 * Willie Mays sold for $14.99 * Bob Gibson sold for $8.99 * Ernie banks sold for$20.36
What is the value of a copied Babe Ruth baseball?
A copy as in a fake Babe Ruth signe baseball would have no value, and you could get in big trouble to sell it as authentic. If the Baseabll features a stamped signature as a modern souvenir baseball it would have a value of about $5-$10.
What is the value of a baseball hit by Babe Ruth?
To sell a baseball that was "hit by Babe Ruth" it would have to come with strong provenance to prove it. Provenance is the history of ownership of a particular item. It allows the buyer to secure additional insight as to the origin or chain of custody of the item. A baseball hit by Babe Ruth for a home run in the 1933 All Star Game sold for $805,000 in 2006.
