1932 New York Yankees Signed World Series Scorecard w/Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Tony Lazzeri et al. (“Called Shot” Series)

A positively glorious keepsake from the fabled World Series of 1932. The Yankees, as we all know, made short work of the Chicago Cubs in that Fall Classic. And in the process, one of the game’s most memorable tableaux was registered when Babe Ruth gestured his imminent home run against Chicago’s Charlie Root in Game 3 of that Series.

One enthusiast from that World Series carried this rather austere scorecard which then used to summon the autographs of ten Yankees stars. The medium is in substantially reduced condition. When opened to its full dimensions, it measures 6" x 6-1/2". The piece was quarter-folded, which has induced a separation at the vertical fold. It is printed on both sides – the front announcing "New York Yankees Batting Order," and the reverse details the season’s pitching performance summaries for the Cubs and the Yankees.

The spotlight of this piece, of course, is the composite of magnificent autographs on the front. With one exception, these signers placed their fountain pen identities adjacent to their printed sequences. And as is evident in our photo for this treasure, it is signed by Ed Wells, Danny MacFayden, Earle Combs, Bill Dickey, Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Tony Lazzeri, Ben Chapman, Frankie Crosetti and Red Ruffing. The Ruth signature is somewhat obscured by the folds in the medium, yet it is abundantly legible. However, the utterly mesmerizing quality of the Gehrig and Lazzeri signings are above reproach – either worthy of "8-9". 

JSA Authentication, PSA-DNA Full Letter

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Auction End: 21-Feb-09  Post Views: 6013

900  Price; $0.00 – $3,000.00