More than just a candy bar! The Babe. A true bigger than life personality and the first true sports star.
The Bambino, the Sultan of Swat, George Herman Ruth transcended sports. From his outrageous carousing to his extraordinary generosity everything the Babe did was big. Before steroids, the Babe bulked up on beer and hotdogs. Most remember him as being the king of swing and a monster home run masher. What a lot forget is that he was an outstanding pitcher during his first 4 seasons with the Boston Red Sox before converting to right field when he was traded to the Yankees
The Bambino, the Sultan of Swat, George Herman Ruth transcended sports. From his outrageous carousing to his extraordinary generosity everything the Babe did was big. Before steroids, the Babe bulked up on beer and hotdogs. Most remember him as being the king of swing and a monster home run masher. What a lot forget is that he was an outstanding pitcher during his first 4 seasons with the Boston Red Sox before converting to right field when he was traded to the Yankees
Most people think that the above picture is his rookie card, but his true first card, seen at the top may be one of the rarest ever. The St. Mary's Industrial School for Boys card where the Babe went before he joined the Sox has only a few samples known. The last one that went to auction in 2008 sold for $517,000. That's a lot of chocolate.
Tomorrow, what do the 3 most valuable sport's collectables have in common?
Tomorrow, what do the 3 most valuable sport's collectables have in common?
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