BABE RUTH + 6 WHITE SOX HOFers SIGNED BASEBALL BALL JSA JSA Certification #X01186 In terms of the sports memorabilia hobby, one is prone to use superlatives in describing a Babe Ruth signed ball. Arguably the most recognized and beloved American of all time, Ruth has forever been used as the measuring stick for greatness in any walk of life. Offered here is a baseball signed on the sweet spot by the Sultan of Swing. This Official American Association (Frank Lane) sphere bears the autographs of 6 fellow Hall of Famers all Chicago White Sox and was likely signed in 1947. Ruth's resplendent blue-ink signature ("5-6") beams—like only his scripting could—on a ball that reveals evidence of light use. When it comes to the term presents as single signed it is used and most would feel overused. This ball meets and is likely the definition of the term. While with technology lighting JSA is able to identify 14 total autographs including fellow Hall of Famers : Appling, Faber, Lyons, Schalk, Boudeau and Red Ruffing, they have long faded away and left only Ruth on the Sweet Spot as the ball appears (presents as single signed). This Babe Ruth signed baseball is accompanied by a LOA from James Spence Authentication and has no removals, trace overs or clubhouse signatures.
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James J. Spence Jr. James Spence has the universal respect and approval of auctioneers, dealers, and collectors worldwide with his accurate authentication expertise. A third generation autograph collector, his knowledge and exposure has its roots in over thirty years of hobby experience. Spence is a 1982 graduate from <></>Iona College of New York with a double major in International Business and French. A New Jersey native, he has opined for virtually every major auction house in the country. World renown auction houses including , , , , , , , and many others employ the services of James Spence to insure the legitimacy and affirm the value of their autographed offerings. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Department of the Treasury (IRS) have depended on Spence as their sports authentication adviser and asked for his assistance during past investigations. Law enforcement and insurance carriers have placed their trust in Spence to assist in their analysis. Mr. Spence has successfully completed certification in Forensic Document Examination. Dealers have also relied on his knowledge, experience and integrity for some of the highest valued, historically significant and rarest signed artifacts in existence. Countless collectors have sought the reassurance that their investments will retain marketability when the time is right to divest of their holdings. It has long been the industry's choice to secure a James Spence Authentication Letter of Authenticity. <></> Note: Please check to confirm this item at on the James Spence Authenticated database. |