I'm not sure of the particular record you are referring to, but there are many promotional items related to Babe Ruth. If you contact me with more details I can help you out.
Babe Ruth did a number of promotions for Esso which included the Esso Sponsored Boys club. There were many items made like pins and photo's, and could have included a record. There is a record called "Babe Ruth's Home Run Story" 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? Actuelle. Extremely Rare the "Babe Ruth's Home Run Story" 78 rpm record in auction could sell for anywhere between $400. to $600. Possibly more.
A 1955 record called Greatest Moments in Sports 33 1/3 RPM LP featuring recordings of babe Ruth sells for bout $25.-$50.
I'm not sure of the particular record you are referring to, but there are many promotional items related to Babe Ruth. If you contact me with more details I can help you out.
Babe Ruth did a number of promotions for Esso which included the Esso Sponsored Boys club. There were many items made like pins and photo's, and could have included a record. There is a record called "Babe Ruth's Home Run Story" 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� Actuelle. Extremely Rare the "Babe Ruth's Home Run Story" 78 rpm record in auction could sell for anywhere between $400. to $600. Possibly more.
A 1955 record called Greatest Moments in Sports 33 1/3 RPM LP featuring recordings of babe Ruth sells for bout $25.-$50.
Ruth travelled extensively and promoted himself tirelessly, both during and after his career - it's estimated he signed a half-million balls and bats! Provenance is the key to value; the who, what, when and wheres of an item's history. Value is always and function of this documentation. Your bat, assuming the autograph is genuine, is worth between $4,000-12,000 depending on the aforementioned factors. The value of the bat as a promotional bat will rely on what promotion the bat is from. The pictures and News articles will add value, as well as confirm that the bat is from that promotion. The Babe Ruth "autograph" could be an engraving of his signature into the bat as an endorsement. Babe Ruth All America Athletic Underwear came with a "promotional" bat, and features a facsimile engraved Babe Ruth Signature. The bat itself sells for about $400. you might use this price as a yardstick to measure value. See Related links below for more information on the Babe Ruth Underwear promotional bat.
One record that Babe Rut broke was Roger Connor's record for career home runs with 138. Babe Ruth broke the record in 1921 when he hit number 139.
As a pitcher Babe Ruth had a record of 94 wins 46 losses with an ERA of 2.28
Babe Ruth set the record for home runs, with an amount of 714 home runs.
The value of a newspaper featuring Hank Aaron beating Babe Ruth's record varies depending on its condition, rarity, and demand among collectors. Generally, a newspaper in good condition from this historic event could range from $20 to $100 or more.
Didn't know Ramirez ever beat a Babe Ruth home run record. What record do you think he beat?
Roger Connor held the record for career home runs with 138, until Babe Ruth broke the record in 1921 when he hit number 139.
Babe Ruth's best record as a pitcher was 23-12 in 1916. He registered a 1.75 ERA during that season.
In 1927. Babe Ruth set the record for most home runs in a season with 60. He broke his own record of 59.
Before Babe Ruth broke the career home run record, it was held by Roger Connor with 138.
In 1927 Babe Ruth hit 60 home runs to break his own single season home record of 59 set in 1921.
On April 8, 1974, Hank Aaron hit career home run #715, breaking Babe Ruth's record.