Back Lot Number: 127  
     

Lot 127
 
Description: Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron auto. baseball bat c.1933. Louisville Slugger Babe Ruth model 40BR bat measuring 34" long has been signed by Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron. Ruth signed the barrel of the bat in black fountain pen rating 5/6 out of 10. Aaron signed the handle area at a later time period in black ink rating 8 out of 10. The bat itself exhibits period use incl. ball marks and a repaired handle fissure. Ruth signed bats are fairly uncommon with the offered example possessing the added desirability of also displaying a signature from home run champion Hank Aaron. Offered for the first time at auction by the family of the original recipient. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication and letter of provenance from the family: Bat: VG-EX, Signatures: Range VG/EX-EX/MT
Sold For: $4,600.00

 
Estimated Price: ($5,000.00-$7,500.00)  
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