Lot # 132: Babe Ruth Signed 8x10 Sepia Photo (Ed Gilliland Collection • JSA)

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Even 90 years after his last MLB appearance Babe Ruth remains one of the most sought after autographs in the hobby. The “Great Bambino” still holds many modern day MLB records and still ranks 3rd on the list of career home runs. Ruth was part of the inaugural Baseball Hall of Fame induction in 1936 alongside Ty Cobb, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson and Walter Johnson. This 8x10 sepia image originates from the estate of Ed Gilliland, former general manager of the St. Louis Browns. Ruth has signed and inscribed the bottom right corner of the photo “To Eddie Gilliland, With Regards & Best Wishes, From Babe Ruth”. Certain areas of the ink have faded with age but overall the inscription and autograph rate an 8 in our opinion. The photo (10”w x 8”h) has been mounted to a mat board measuring approximately (13.5”x11.5”). The photo is accompanied by an LOA from JSA.