1933 R319 Goudey #144 Babe Ruth PSA EX+ 5.5

Sold For:

$66,000

Year:

1933

Auction:

2021 Spring

Lot #:

645

Category:

Prewar Baseball - 1930s and 1940s Cards

Graded EX+ 5.5 by PSA (submitted by REA). Extremely attractive example of the ideal classic Babe Ruth bubble-gum card, featuring "The Bambino" in his classic follow-through batting pose. Goudey must have also realized this was the most classic pose as, of all the cards in the set, this is the card it chose to double print when replacing the missing card #106 during production. This continues to be one of Ruth's most popular and recognizable baseball cards. Because of being double-printed by Goudey (there were exactly twice as many Ruth #144s printed as any other card in the same series), this card also represents the best value among the four Babe Ruth cards in the 1933 Goudey set. This is a very attractive example with brilliant colors, no creases, strong corners, and a flawless surface. Centered slightly to the bottom. Crisp and clean, both front and back, with a boldly printed reverse. A worthy addition to any 1933 Goudey, Babe Ruth, or classic-card collection. This outstanding card originates from the collection of legendary pioneer collector Paul Pollard. Reserve $2,500. Estimate $5,000+.