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Lot #1339
Babe Ruth

The ‘Sultan of Swat’ in 1939

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The ‘Sultan of Swat’ in 1939

Program from the Blind Brook Turf and Polo Club of Port Chester, New York, dated June 11, 1939, 6 x 9, signed at the top in fountain pen and dated in another hand. Attractively double-matted and framed with an unsigned photo of Ruth with the Yankees to an overall size of 21.25 x 15.75. In very good condition, with light scattered dampstaining and an unobtrusive tear extending from the top edge to the top of the ‘R.’ Less than a month later, Ruth would speak at ‘Lou Gehrig Day,’ during which Gehrig announced his early retirement. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #423 - Ended February 12, 2014





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