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AEDBabe Ruth Single-Signed Baseball, PSA/DNA
About Seller
300 20th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
United States
Witherell’s auction house is a family business rooted in a passion for fine art and antiques, based in Sacramento, a region known for its history and its important 20th century art scene. It all started when Brad Witherell was gifted a Civil War-era Henry rifle from his uncle as a teen, spurring his...Read more
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About Auction
LiveOct 29, 2026
Witherell's Live Luxury Asset Auction, October 29, 2026, from the Sutter Club, Sacramento. 363 lots: Warhol's $9, a Peale portrait, a Stone Declaration of Independence, Rolex, gold, fine jewelry, California baskets and more. Witherell Auctions Brian@witherell.com
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- Lot Description
Baseball signed by baseball legend Babe Ruth (1895–1948), one of the most celebrated figures in the history of American sports, and accompanied by a PSA/DNA Letter of Authenticity (Certification No. AS01929). The signature remains legible despite expected age-related fading and is preserved on a well-used period baseball displaying an attractive patina. According to the consignor, the baseball was acquired by the owner’s great-aunt while serving as a nurse at a New York City hospital during Babe Ruth’s hospitalization. She later presented the signed baseball to the consignor’s grandfather, and it has remained in the family ever since. Recently submitted for third-party authentication through Witherell, the baseball is now accompanied by its PSA/DNA Letter of Authenticity, offering both compelling family provenance and independent authentication.
Dimensions: Approx. 2.9 in. diameter
Pickup & Shipping: Free Sacramento pickup. Shipping via FedEx within the continental U.S. for $45 plus 1.5% insurance (unless waived in writing). Combined lot shipping available.
Condition
Heavily used period baseball with overall toning, surface wear, age-related soiling, and scattered abrasions consistent with prolonged handling. Signature exhibits moderate fading but remains identifiable. Accompanied by a PSA/DNA Letter of Authenticity (Certification No. AS01929) and housed in a PSA/DNA authentication holder.
- Provenance
By family descent. According to the consignor, the baseball was acquired by the owner’s great-aunt while serving as a nurse at a New York City hospital during Babe Ruth’s hospitalization. She later presented the signed baseball to the consignor’s grandfather, and it has remained in the family ever since. The baseball was recently submitted for third-party authentication through Witherell and is accompanied by a PSA/DNA Letter of Authenticity (Certification No. AS01929).
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