Babe Ruth Auction to Benefit Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/6/2016
Encapsulated by Beckett Grading Services (Cert. #L34329). The “chase” card phenomenon – through which special and valuable cards are seeded within packs under specified ratios – have brought extraordinary creativity to the hobby, and they’ve helped to capture the fascination of a new, young generation of collectors. The cards are extremely limited in quantity (which ensures exclusivity) and some – like the offered showpiece – are incredibly desirable, one-of-a-kind collectibles. Presented is a fabulous piece, Leaf’s "Executive Collection Masterpiece," "1 of 1" card featuring cut signatures penned by New York Yankee icons Babe Ruth and Derek Jeter. To accommodate the pair of signature cuts, the card is fashioned with open panels on both sides: Ruth's black fountain pen scripting is visible from the front, and Jeter's blue felt tip example can be seen from the back. The card reflects pack-fresh, uncirculated condition. Legitimately rare and elite, by design, this much-coveted piece stands as the ultimate "chase" card! Goldin Auctions will be donating 5% of the winning bid price of this lot and all lots in this auction to the Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum.