Doc Werner was a longtime guard at Baltimore's Memorial Stadium, and he occupied much of his free time painting themed baseballs such as this beauty honoring that city's favorite son. The official American League (Harridge) ball dates from the late 1940s and includes the following inscriptions: "GEORGE HERMAN RUTH - THE BABE - BOSTON NEW YORK A-L BOSTON N-L 1915-1935." The pen and ink drawing, which features Ruth's head - is signed by Werner. The ball is shellacked but the art is in EX condition.