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Babe Ruth Signed Typedwritten Letter

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Babe Ruth Signed Typedwritten Letter
Babe Ruth (February 6, 1895 – August 16, 1948). Babe Ruth signed typewritten letter dated March 17, 1947. Signed horizontally below closing in Steel Tipped Fountain Pen, Black Ink. Baseball’s second commissioner, Happy Chandler proclaimed April 27, 1947, Babe Ruth Day throughout the major leagues. Nowhere would the Big Bam be more feted than in the house he built, Yankee Stadium. More than 58,000 packed the arena to see a tired, emaciated and raspy-voiced Ruth delivered barely audible heartfelt thanks to the adoring throng. Fourteen months later at the 25th Anniversary of Yankee Stadium’s inception, Ruth addressed the Yankee faithful from home plate for the final time. Head bowed toward right field, Ruth let the ovation wash over him. Two months later, August 16, Ruth died in his sleep. This letter was signed during Ruth’s last full summer. Matted and Framed with a Black and White George Herman Ruth Home Run Card, with an overall size of 15 x 20.5. Forensically Examined by Guaranteed Forensic Authenticators (GFA).