An 'elusive' Babe Ruth rookie card could fetch over $10 million at auction: It's 'the most significant baseball card ever produced'.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Morris, Chris 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the upcoming auction of a rare Babe Ruth baseball card from his rookie year with the Baltimore Orioles, which is expected to set a record for collectible card prices. The 1914 Baltimore News card, featuring a 19-year-old Ruth, will have an opening bid of $2.5 million, with expectations that it could sell for at least $10 million. This card is considered one of the most significant pieces of sports memorabilia, with only 10 known versions in existence. The current record for a collectible card auction stands at $12.6 million, set by a 1952 Mickey Mantle card. The card has been in the same family's possession for over a century and has been displayed at the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Fortune.com. 2023/11, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:173563077
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