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Lot # 766: Babe Ruth Pin Collection (5)

Category: Ruth and Gehrig

Starting Bid: $200.00

Bids: 13 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed
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Item was in Auction "2023 Summer Classic",
which ran from 7/16/2023 7:00 PM to
8/5/2023 10:00 PM



Selection of five vintage Babe Ruth-themed pins has nice variety. 1) Fun 1.5" diameter pinback is in the shape of a silver baseball with blue enamel reading, "This Pin Certifies Babe Ruth Shook My Hand." Some surface loss at bottom front, back has moderate tarnish which can likely be cleaned. 2) A color image of a grimacing Ruth is the hook in this 3" diameter pinback, which reads, "Ask me." There is a crack running along the top of the face, paper backing is present, pin is taped to the paper. 3) A smiling Bambino is the centerpiece of this 0.75" diameter pin with the image encircled by the words "BABE RUTH CLUB." Inside back has printing from Green Duck Co. of Chicago. 4) Measuring 0.875", this red, white, and blue pin reads "Most Home Runs Per Season Babe Ruth" as well as "60 in 1927." This dates from 1933. 5) Black and white image of Babe in this 1.75" pin, which is attached to a ribbon with a rabbit's foot keychain. Photo shows Ruth in swing follow through, with his name below.

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