The Great Bambino!

Offered here is one of the finest Babe Ruth signed checks in the hobby. A PSA MINT 9 example that ranks among the very best surviving specimens and boasts the added distinction of a secondary “Ruth” signature!

Ruth’s autograph is large, bold, and flawlessly executed.The jet-black fountain pen appears to have had an unusually broad nib — an uncommon characteristic that resulted in exceptionally thick, bold strokes throughout the signature. Equally important, the autograph is free of hole cancellations and bank stampings, unfortunate flaws that can compromise signed checks. This specimen luckily survived with full clarity and uninterrupted visual strength. The result is a striking, high-impact signature with extraordinary eye appeal.

The check is entirely filled out in Ruth’s own hand and drawn on his personal checking account for $50.00. Dated November 15, 1941, just weeks before Pearl Harbor and the United States’ entry into World War II, it carries historical context that extends well beyond the baseball diamond.

Made payable to his wife, Claire Ruth, the check offers a unique and highly desirable visual dynamic. The surname “Ruth” appears prominently in the payee line, effectively creating an additional one-half “Ruth” signature. The scale and boldness of this second “Ruth” autograph significantly enhance the presentation. Claire Ruth also endorsed the reverse, adding an appealing secondary signature component.

PSA has graded the autograph MINT 9, however, when evaluating the piece in hand — it presents at the very threshold of GEM MINT consideration. It's as dark and vibrant as one could reasonably expect — one might fairly (and respectfully) wonder what more is required for a PSA GEM MINT 10 designation. Regardless, it is unequivocally an elite-level example of the highest caliber.

The condition of the check itself is pristine as well. The paper shows no creases, folds, or distracting flaws and its structural integrity and overall preservation cannot be improved.

Babe Ruth remains the foundational figure of the sports collectibles hobby, and high-grade, visually commanding examples such as this are increasingly difficult to obtain. This represents a rare opportunity to secure a truly superior Ruth autograph — the type of piece that enters an advanced collection and rarely returns to the market.

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