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1927 Babe Ruth Hit and Signed Foul Ball from Game 3 of the World Series
Rare indeed is any ball that came off the bat of Babe Ruth and subsequently signed (and traced over a long time ago) by the Bambino himself, and this ball boasting just that resume carries a specific date but to a most important date placing it in heavy historical context. On October 7, 1927, Game 3 of the Yankee-Pirate World Series was played at Yankee Stadium. It was the 1st at the big ballpark after the Yankees had taken games one and two in Pittsburgh, and for one industrious fan named William Harman, history would literally fall into his lap -- in the form of a ball that today symbolizes the majesty of the '27 season, when Ruth hit 60 (2 more in the WS) and the Yankees fielded "the best team ever." Harman, who had beaten the crowds into the park by carrying a doctor's bag and pretending to be answering an emergency call, was in the right spot when Ruth lifted a foul and he grabbed it. After the Yanks' 8-1 win, Harman was able to enter both clubhouses and obtained Ruth's signature and those of several other players. Ruth's is on the sweet spot in black ink and is somewhat affected by white spots that mottle most of the ball. As well, most of the signatures have been enchanced. A notch higher are signatures of 2 Pirate HOFers, Paul Waner and Kiki Cuyler (whose presence did nothing to prevent a 4-game Yankee sweep), and Yankee scrubs ben Paschal and Joe Giard, the latter of whom apparently wrote "Oct 7-1927" under his name, something collectors thank him for. Harman also signed his own name on the ball, something his relatives thanked him for as it remained in the family's possession for 64 years. Official American League Ball shows age with grace, the mottling and patches of soiling not overly intrusive, and its golden toned veneer and blue and red seams perfectly eye appealing. Included with the ball is a detailed LOA from Harman's daughter in law relating its prestigious history.
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