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Babe Ruth is undoubtedly one of the greatest legends in the history of sports. Even children growing in the 21st century recognize the magical wonder of the Ruthian name. In an area before the use steroids and other performance enhancing drugs tainted spectacular accomplishments on the field, there was Babe Ruth. He could be criticized for eating too many hot dogs or reckless episodes of betting on almost anything, but his performance was spectacular.

The mighty "Babe" amazed fans with towering home runs. Before his career with the New York Yankees, the Babe was equally as impressive as a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. His autographs have increased in desirability and value over the years. Checks signed by Babe Ruth sold for about $1,000 in the early 1990s. The cost was considered exorbitant. Now, the same checks are sold at auction for at least three times that amount. Collectors avidly pursue autographs by Ruth even as prices for his autograph continue to escalate in value. As long as his legendary status is appreciated, collectors will continue to treasure his autograph.

The Babe was always a generous signer of autographs. He loved to spend time meeting children after baseball games and signed almost anything and everything that was presented to him for signing. The Babe even responded to an autograph request from England when he was addressed as "Dear Madam". Rather than not responding, or responding with anger, the Babe answered with a terse handwritten response: "Sincerely Babe Ruth. A Ball player not a girl."

Prior to 1928, Ruth signed his first name with quotation marks around "Babe". This form of his autograph sells at a higher value than the usual Babe Ruth signature without quotation marks. Programs, baseball bats, baseball cards, photos, promotional trinkets, and letters signed by Ruth are common. However, because of the high price they command, an increasing number of items with forged signatures are appearing on the autograph market. Because of their increased likelihood of authenticity, many autograph collectors prefer documents such as personal checks signed by Ruth. Checks with his signature are usually signed "G. H. Ruth". Checks he signed for $50.00 are checks that his wife Claire and his manager made him sign for allowance. Details of Ruth's financial life and the way he handled checks are found in the book Money Secrets of the Rich and Famous. Excerpts from this fascinating book are maintained in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Songwriter Bob Dylan referred to Babe Ruth as a legendary figure. Ruth will live on and be respected as one of the greatest players in the history of sports. Many autograph collectors consider Babe Ruth's autograph as the Holy Grail of baseball autographs.

2007 Tristar Hidden Treasures Series 3 Autograph Baseball

BABE RUTH SIGNED AUTOGRAPHED BASEBALL PSA DNA LOA OAL
BABE RUTH SIGNED AUTOGRAPHED BASEBALL PSA DNA LOA OAL
Paypal   US $6,500.00
1953 Senator LOU SLEATER 224 PSA Graded EX
1953 Senator LOU SLEATER 224 PSA Graded EX
Paypal   US $34.00
ANDRUW JONES SIGNED BAT BRAVES LOUISVILLE SLUGGER
ANDRUW JONES SIGNED BAT BRAVES LOUISVILLE SLUGGER
Paypal   US $79.99
1955 BOWMAN MICKEY MANTLE 202PSA GradedSUPER
1955 BOWMAN MICKEY MANTLE 202PSA GradedSUPER
Paypal   US $229.00
2009 TOPPS UNIQE MLB RELIC OR AUTO HOBBY HOT PACK
2009 TOPPS UNIQE MLB RELIC OR AUTO HOBBY HOT PACK
Paypal   US $7.86
1993 Upper Deck 445 Michael Tucker Autograph with COA
1993 Upper Deck 445 Michael Tucker Autograph with COA
Paypal   US $.50
MILWAUKEE BREWERS 1970 LOGO FRANCHISE HAT CAP Sz XL NWT
MILWAUKEE BREWERS 1970 LOGO FRANCHISE HAT CAP Sz XL NWT
Paypal   US $8.99
Don Sutton Autograph Baseball COA
Don Sutton Autograph Baseball COA
Paypal   US $15.99
Jim Fregosi Signed Auto 8x10 Photo New York Mets COA
Jim Fregosi Signed Auto 8x10 Photo New York Mets COA
Paypal   US $3.00
ST LOUIS CARDINALS FITTED FRANCHISE HAT CAP Sz XL NWT
ST LOUIS CARDINALS FITTED FRANCHISE HAT CAP Sz XL NWT
Paypal   US $8.99
Bobby Doerr Signed Auto 8x10 Photo Boston Red Sox COA
Bobby Doerr Signed Auto 8x10 Photo Boston Red Sox COA
Paypal   US $7.50
2009 Topps Tribute PRINCE FIELDER Brewers Jersey Auto
2009 Topps Tribute PRINCE FIELDER Brewers Jersey Auto
Paypal   US $21.38
NEW YORK YANKEES ON FIELD NEW ERA BP HAT CAP MED LRG
NEW YORK YANKEES ON FIELD NEW ERA BP HAT CAP MED LRG
Paypal   US $12.99
ST LOUIS CARDINALS STARS STRIPES BLING LOGO CAP Sz 8
ST LOUIS CARDINALS STARS STRIPES BLING LOGO CAP Sz 8
Paypal   US $9.99
MILWAUKEE BREWERS SIDEWINGER NEW ERA HAT CAP Sz 7 1 2
MILWAUKEE BREWERS SIDEWINGER NEW ERA HAT CAP Sz 7 1 2
Paypal   US $12.99
30 MIXED YEARS MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL ROOKIE AUTO LOT
30 MIXED YEARS MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL ROOKIE AUTO LOT
Paypal   US $27.95
MINT KENT HRBEK 2005 PAST TIME PENNANTS SILVER AUTO
MINT KENT HRBEK 2005 PAST TIME PENNANTS SILVER AUTO
Paypal   US $10.95
LOS ANGELES DODGERS FITTED FRANCHISE HAT CAP Sz MED NWT
LOS ANGELES DODGERS FITTED FRANCHISE HAT CAP Sz MED NWT
Paypal   US $8.99
MILWAUKEE BREWERS SIDEWINGER NEW ERA HAT CAP Sz 7 1 4
MILWAUKEE BREWERS SIDEWINGER NEW ERA HAT CAP Sz 7 1 4
Paypal   US $12.99
Kyle Drabek signed baseball ball Blue Jays ROLB
Kyle Drabek signed baseball ball Blue Jays ROLB
Paypal   US $14.99
GARY SHEFFIELD SIGNED GAME USED BAT 500 HR CLUB
GARY SHEFFIELD SIGNED GAME USED BAT 500 HR CLUB
Paypal   US $99.99
09 TOPPS 206 JUMBO MLBRELIC PATCH AUTO HOT PACK GUAR
09 TOPPS 206 JUMBO MLBRELIC PATCH AUTO HOT PACK GUAR
Paypal   US $9.87
LOT 2009 SPx Football Jersey Auto Rookie Lot
LOT 2009 SPx Football Jersey Auto Rookie Lot
Paypal   US $17.28
Scott Downs signed baseball ball Blue Jays ROLB
Scott Downs signed baseball ball Blue Jays ROLB
Paypal   US $8.50
2008 RAZOR SIGNATURE EDITION BASEBALL BOX 10 RC AUTOS
2008 RAZOR SIGNATURE EDITION BASEBALL BOX 10 RC AUTOS
Paypal   US $41.00
Jonathon Papelpon 2007 Topps M M Autograph Nice
Jonathon Papelpon 2007 Topps M M Autograph Nice
Paypal   US $.99
DEREK JETER ALEX RODRIGUEZ SIGNED BASEBALL COA
DEREK JETER ALEX RODRIGUEZ SIGNED BASEBALL COA
Paypal   US $192.13
Jesse Litsch signed baseball ball Blue Jays ROLB
Jesse Litsch signed baseball ball Blue Jays ROLB
Paypal   US $9.99
2009 BOWMAN DRAFT WESLEY FREEMAN AFLAC 2007 AUTO 231
2009 BOWMAN DRAFT WESLEY FREEMAN AFLAC 2007 AUTO 231
Paypal   US $6.50
LOT 2009 SPx Football Jersey Auto Lot
LOT 2009 SPx Football Jersey Auto Lot
Paypal   US $1.45
SEALD HOBBY BOX 2008 UPPER DECK MASTERPIECES BASEBALL
SEALD HOBBY BOX 2008 UPPER DECK MASTERPIECES BASEBALL
Paypal   US $32.00
2009 BOWMAN DRAFT NEIL RAMIREZ AFLAC AUTO 7 240 2006 LR
2009 BOWMAN DRAFT NEIL RAMIREZ AFLAC AUTO 7 240 2006 LR
Paypal   US $4.25
HOBBY BOX 2007 UPPER DECK ARTIFACTS BASEBALL 4 AUTO MEM
HOBBY BOX 2007 UPPER DECK ARTIFACTS BASEBALL 4 AUTO MEM
Paypal   US $31.00
Tyson Gillies signed baseball ball Phillies ROLB
Tyson Gillies signed baseball ball Phillies ROLB
Paypal   US $9.99
FRANK THOMAS 2004 04 PLAYOFF HONORS BRONZE AUTO 25 SP
FRANK THOMAS 2004 04 PLAYOFF HONORS BRONZE AUTO 25 SP
Paypal   US $27.00
Dominic Brown signed baseball ball Phillies ROLB
Dominic Brown signed baseball ball Phillies ROLB
Paypal   US $25.79
Don Mattingly signed baseball
Don Mattingly signed baseball
Paypal   US $35.00
SETH LINTZ RAZOR LETTERMAN 05 20 AUTO PATCH ROOKIE N
SETH LINTZ RAZOR LETTERMAN 05 20 AUTO PATCH ROOKIE N
Paypal   US $4.95
JP JP RAMIREZ RAZOR LETTERMAN 20 AUTO PATCH ROOKIE I
JP JP RAMIREZ RAZOR LETTERMAN 20 AUTO PATCH ROOKIE I
Paypal   US $5.95
Mickey Morandini signed baseball ball Phillies ROLB
Mickey Morandini signed baseball ball Phillies ROLB
Paypal   US $14.99
Wayne Gretzky 96 97 UD Choice Jumbo Insert Hockey Card
Wayne Gretzky 96 97 UD Choice Jumbo Insert Hockey Card
Paypal   US $.99
Ray Bourque 96 97 UD Choice Jumbo Insert Hockey Card
Ray Bourque 96 97 UD Choice Jumbo Insert Hockey Card
Paypal   US $.99
ISAAC GALLOWAY RAZOR LETTERMAN 20 AUTO PATCH ROOKIE A
ISAAC GALLOWAY RAZOR LETTERMAN 20 AUTO PATCH ROOKIE A
Paypal   US $11.95
2010 TOPPS S1 MLB JUMBO HAT RELIC OR LOGO GUARANTEED
2010 TOPPS S1 MLB JUMBO HAT RELIC OR LOGO GUARANTEED
Paypal   US $18.27
2010 Phillies signed Prospects baseball ball ROLB
2010 Phillies signed Prospects baseball ball ROLB
Paypal   US $9.99
Bud Harrelson signed 1990 Topps Traded card COA
Bud Harrelson signed 1990 Topps Traded card COA
Paypal   US $.01
HUGE SPORTSCARDS LOT VINTAGE BBAUTOSRCSHOFSTARMORE
HUGE SPORTSCARDS LOT VINTAGE BBAUTOSRCSHOFSTARMORE
Paypal   US $39.95
DeWayne Wise signed baseball ball Phillies ROLB
DeWayne Wise signed baseball ball Phillies ROLB
Paypal   US $6.99
Bud Harrelson signed 1991 Topps card COA
Bud Harrelson signed 1991 Topps card COA
Paypal   US $.01
Monte Irvin signed 8x10 photo COA New York Giants HOF
Monte Irvin signed 8x10 photo COA New York Giants HOF
Paypal   US $9.99
2009 DR Certified NEW GENERATION Rookie AUTO 7 Card Lot
2009 DR Certified NEW GENERATION Rookie AUTO 7 Card Lot
Paypal   US $8.00
Marty Brennaman Official MLB Signed Baseball AUTOGRAPH
Marty Brennaman Official MLB Signed Baseball AUTOGRAPH
Paypal   US $15.00
Autographed Signed Baseball Bo Jackson Royals
Autographed Signed Baseball Bo Jackson Royals
Paypal   US $16.00
Autographed Signed Baseball Brandon Webb D Backs
Autographed Signed Baseball Brandon Webb D Backs
Paypal   US $5.51
Autographed Signed Baseball Brian McCann Braves
Autographed Signed Baseball Brian McCann Braves
Paypal   US $21.51
Autographed Signed Baseball CC Sabathia
Autographed Signed Baseball CC Sabathia
Paypal   US $10.51
Autographed Signed Baseball Chipper Jones MVP
Autographed Signed Baseball Chipper Jones MVP
Paypal   US $21.09
Autographed Signed Baseball Dustin Pedroia Red Sox
Autographed Signed Baseball Dustin Pedroia Red Sox
Paypal   US $15.50
Autographed Signed Baseball Justin Verlander Tigers
Autographed Signed Baseball Justin Verlander Tigers
Paypal   US $31.00
Autographed Signed Baseball Mark Teixeira Yankees
Autographed Signed Baseball Mark Teixeira Yankees
Paypal   US $15.50
Autographed Signed Baseball Prince Fielder Brewers
Autographed Signed Baseball Prince Fielder Brewers
Paypal   US $1.04
Autographed Signed Baseball Robinson Cano Yankees
Autographed Signed Baseball Robinson Cano Yankees
Paypal   US $8.51
1911 HASSAN ANIMAL SERIES 45 TOBACCO CARD LOT NICE
1911 HASSAN ANIMAL SERIES 45 TOBACCO CARD LOT NICE
Paypal   US $37.63
Tommy John 288 Wins Autograph Yankee Baseball COA
Tommy John 288 Wins Autograph Yankee Baseball COA
Paypal   US $24.99
Michael Jordan Gold Signature NBA 10 Card Lot MINT
Michael Jordan Gold Signature NBA 10 Card Lot MINT
Paypal   US $24.99
2010 Topps Heritage MLB Factory Sealed Box ROOKIESHOT
2010 Topps Heritage MLB Factory Sealed Box ROOKIESHOT
Paypal   US $16.99
2008 Tristar Projections MILB SEALED Box w AUTOGRAPH
2008 Tristar Projections MILB SEALED Box w AUTOGRAPH
Paypal   US $3.99
Cal Ripken Jr Signed Baseball Book Get in the Game
Cal Ripken Jr Signed Baseball Book Get in the Game
Paypal   US $21.50
2010 Topps 1 MLB F S BoxCommemorative PATCH RELIC HOT
2010 Topps 1 MLB F S BoxCommemorative PATCH RELIC HOT
Paypal   US $24.99
1976 Topps 494 Craig Swan Signed Autograph Card
1976 Topps 494 Craig Swan Signed Autograph Card
Paypal   US $.99
500 Homerun Signed Baseball WILLIAMS MANTLE 9 others
500 Homerun Signed Baseball WILLIAMS MANTLE 9 others
Paypal   US $950.00
CHIPPER JONES SIGNED BASEBALL AUTO COA BRAVES AUTOGRAPH
CHIPPER JONES SIGNED BASEBALL AUTO COA BRAVES AUTOGRAPH
Paypal   US $26.00
JUAN GONZALEZ 2004 UD AUTHENTIC CHIROGRAPHY AUTO 65 SP
JUAN GONZALEZ 2004 UD AUTHENTIC CHIROGRAPHY AUTO 65 SP
Paypal   US $11.53
Autographed Baseball Trading Card Duke Snider
Autographed Baseball Trading Card Duke Snider
Paypal   US $20.00
BRIAN McCANN SIGNED BASEBALL AUTO COA BRAVES AUTOGRAPH
BRIAN McCANN SIGNED BASEBALL AUTO COA BRAVES AUTOGRAPH
Paypal   US $15.50
Bulk 2500 BASEBALL CARD LOT Commons Premium Brands
Bulk 2500 BASEBALL CARD LOT Commons Premium Brands
Paypal   US $9.60
JACOBY ELLSBURY SIGNED BASEBALL COA RED SOX AUTOGRAPH
JACOBY ELLSBURY SIGNED BASEBALL COA RED SOX AUTOGRAPH
Paypal   US $8.50
Bulk 2500 BASKETBALL CARD LOT Commons Premium Brands
Bulk 2500 BASKETBALL CARD LOT Commons Premium Brands
Paypal   US $4.02
BRANDON WEBB SIGNED BASEBALL COA D BACKS AUTOGRAPH
BRANDON WEBB SIGNED BASEBALL COA D BACKS AUTOGRAPH
Paypal   US $6.01
2009 TOPPS TRIPLE THREADS RELIC AUTOGRAPH TONY GWYNN
2009 TOPPS TRIPLE THREADS RELIC AUTOGRAPH TONY GWYNN
Paypal   US $105.00
Autographed Baseball Trading Card Brett Saberhagen
Autographed Baseball Trading Card Brett Saberhagen
Paypal   US $2.00
09 TOPPS TRIPLE THREADS RELIC AUTOGRAPH JOAKIM SORIA
09 TOPPS TRIPLE THREADS RELIC AUTOGRAPH JOAKIM SORIA
Paypal   US $19.95
PRINCE FIELDER SIGNED BASEBALL COA BREWERS AUTOGRAPH
PRINCE FIELDER SIGNED BASEBALL COA BREWERS AUTOGRAPH
Paypal   US $19.48
Larry Bird Magic Johnson Limited Edition Autographed
Larry Bird Magic Johnson Limited Edition Autographed
Paypal   US $1,200.00
09 TOPPS TRIPLE THREADS RELIC AUTOGRAPH BRETT ANDERSON
09 TOPPS TRIPLE THREADS RELIC AUTOGRAPH BRETT ANDERSON
Paypal   US $30.00
2008 Tristar Projections MILB HIGH F S Box w AUTOGRAPH
2008 Tristar Projections MILB HIGH F S Box w AUTOGRAPH
Paypal   US $3.99
RYAN BRAUN SIGNED BASEBALL COA BREWERS AUTOGRAPH
RYAN BRAUN SIGNED BASEBALL COA BREWERS AUTOGRAPH
Paypal   US $20.50
8 OLD BASEBALL Unopened Pack Card Lot Sealed Packs
8 OLD BASEBALL Unopened Pack Card Lot Sealed Packs
Paypal   US $1.26
KEVIN YOUKILIS SIGNED BASEBALL COA RED SOX AUTOGRAPH
KEVIN YOUKILIS SIGNED BASEBALL COA RED SOX AUTOGRAPH
Paypal   US $6.51
CHASE UTLEY SIGNED BASEBALL COA PHILLIES AUTOGRAPH
CHASE UTLEY SIGNED BASEBALL COA PHILLIES AUTOGRAPH
Paypal   US $22.84
JOE DIMAGGIO Signed Limited Edition Photo
JOE DIMAGGIO Signed Limited Edition Photo
Paypal   US $20.50
RYAN HOWARD SIGNED BASEBALL COA PHILLIES AUTOGRAPH
RYAN HOWARD SIGNED BASEBALL COA PHILLIES AUTOGRAPH
Paypal   US $11.00
JOE MAUER SIGNED BASEBALL COA TWINS AUTO AUTOGRAPH
JOE MAUER SIGNED BASEBALL COA TWINS AUTO AUTOGRAPH
Paypal   US $41.00
2009 Topps T 206 JAMES PARR Rookie AUTO Braves STAR
2009 Topps T 206 JAMES PARR Rookie AUTO Braves STAR
Paypal   US $1.70
RYAN MILLER GRANT FUHR 06 7 SP AUTHENITIC DUAL AUTO
RYAN MILLER GRANT FUHR 06 7 SP AUTHENITIC DUAL AUTO
Paypal   US $32.00
ULTIMATE HOT PACK Sanchez Manning Ryan lot moreLOOK
ULTIMATE HOT PACK Sanchez Manning Ryan lot moreLOOK
Paypal   US $.99
2010 TOPPS HERITAGE GIANTS JUAN MARICHAL RED INK AUTO
2010 TOPPS HERITAGE GIANTS JUAN MARICHAL RED INK AUTO
Paypal   US $47.88
2010 Topps Series 1 MLB Factory Sealed Rack Jumbo Pack
2010 Topps Series 1 MLB Factory Sealed Rack Jumbo Pack
Paypal   US $8.99
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