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How to Sell Your Babe Ruth Autograph Memorabilia

ByNate D Sanders

To auction, sell or consign your Babe Ruth autograph item, please email your description and photos to [email protected] of Nate D. Sanders Auctions (NateDSanders.com).

Remembering Babe Ruth

Babe Ruth is one of the most famous names in baseball history. He’s remembered for his power hitting prowess which transformed the game of baseball from the slow scoring dead-ball era to the live-ball era. In addition to holding the world record for most career home runs, with 714 home runs, he also achieved the most home runs in a single season (60) and was the first player to do so. In 2018 Ruth was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. We’ve sold a array of sports memorabilia at Nate D. Sanders Auctions. Please feel free to reach out to us if you’d like to sell your Babe Ruth autograph.

Here are some Babe Ruth autograph items that are popular with collectors:

Babe Ruth Muti-Signed Baseball

Realized prices of signed baseballs can greatly vary based on condition, grade of autograph and provenance. A multi-signature ball from Babe Ruth and other Yankees teammates could be worth $25,000 or greater.

At Nate D. Sanders Auctions we sold an Official National League baseball signed by Yankees players Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and Lefty Gomez. The ball was signed in 1934 or earlier as it features a printed signature of National League President John Heydler.

Babe Ruth autograph baseball on the sweet spot. Ball has red stitching and a printed signature of John Heydler.
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Babe Ruth Single Signed Baseball

Babe Ruth is remembered for being very friendly with fans and for signing many autographs, particularly a large amount of baseballs. However, his signed items still remain very valuable despite the large volume of them. Depending on condition, grade of autograph and provenance, a Babe Ruth single signed baseball could sell for $35,000 or more.

Below are two Babe Ruth single signed baseballs we sold. One has all red stitching and the other has interchanging red and blue stitching.

Baseball with red stitching signed by Babe Ruth on the sweet spot.
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White baseball with red and blue stitching signed by Babe Ruth.
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Babe Ruth Signed Baseball Bat

Babe Ruth used Louisville Slugger bats during his career and later endorsed the bats which helped them grow in popularity among fans and players alike. We sold a Babe Ruth signed Louisville Slugger bat pictured below.

A Babe Ruth signed bat can fetch up to $25,000. If game used the realized price can be many times greater.

Dark brown wooden bat signed by Babe Ruth. Bat also bears ''Trade Mark George Babe Ruth'' engraved signature.
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Babe Ruth Signed Photo

A photo signed by Babe Ruth alone is somewhat rare as many vintage baseball team photos were signed by several players. Value can depend on condition, autograph placement, authentication grade and the pose/image. Items can garner between $5,000 and $15,000+.

Here are some Babe Ruth signed photos we’ve sold:

Signed photo of Babe Ruth in Yankees uniform and a man in suit
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Signed photo of Babe Ruth swinging a bat sold at auction
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Babe Ruth Signed Book

Babe Ruth authored several books, including his first title, Babe Ruth’s Own Book of Baseball (1928). We sold a signed copy of The Babe Ruth Story, the 1948 book written by Bob Considine as told by the legend himself. The book was released in tandem with the film of the same title, where Babe Ruth portrays himself.

Signed books can sell between $4,000 and $15,000+.

Babe Ruth signed copy of "The Babe Ruth Story" sold at auction
A signed copy of The Babe Ruth Story that we sold. Click image to enlarge.

Babe Ruth Autograph Card or Page

We sold a Babe Ruth signature on the reverse of a Hallmark card. Similar items include a cut signature or Babe Ruth’s autograph on an index card or album sheet.

Depending on the grade of your Babe Ruth autograph page, items could garner up to about $12,000.

New baby card signed by Babe Ruth on the reverse.
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Babe Ruth Signed Check

We sold a Babe Ruth twice-signed check to himself, made out to “cash” for $50.00. Check is dated 1 August 1935 shortly after his final game. Front of check is signed “GH Ruth” and reverse is also endorsed “GH Ruth”. Slabbed by PSA/ DNA and graded Mint 9.

Dual signed checks can fetch as much as $12,000, while a single signed check could be worth $5,000 or more.

Babe Ruth dual-signed check from 1935.
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Babe Ruth signed check to teammate Duffy Lewis sold at auction
A single-signed Babe Ruth check we sold to his teammate Duffy Lewis from 1920. Click image to enlarge.

Thanks for checking out some of our Babe Ruth sales. Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions or would like to sell your Babe Ruth autograph. Our monthly auctions can be viewed at NateDSanders.com.

FAQs

How do I consign or sell my Babe Ruth autograph?
It’s never been easier to sell your Babe Ruth autograph at Nate D. Sanders Auctions. Email a description and photos of your item to [email protected] and we’ll get back to you with a free appraisal as soon as we can.

This sounds great and I’d like to move forward. What’s the consignment process like at Nate D. Sanders Auctions?
We’ll send you more information about our auction house along with an agreement for your review. Your item will appear in our next auction. Unlike many auction houses, we hold an auction every month and pay you within an industry-leading 45 days following the auction.

What factors determine the value of a Babe Ruth autograph?
The value of your Babe Ruth autograph can vary based on condition, autograph grade and provenance.