Baseball Guru
04-25-2003, 08:12 PM
http://www.baberuth.com/viewheadline.php?id=952
On April 18, 1923, shortly before the inaugural game at the newly built Yankee Stadium, Babe Ruth said, "I'd give a year of my life if I could hit a homerun on opening day of this great new park." Three innings into the game, he did just that. With a record 74,000 fans watching, Ruth knocked out a homerun high into the right field bleachers. Hours later, in an article for the evening paper, a local sportswriter dubbed Yankee Stadium "The house that Ruth built."
Ruth eventually donated the bat to a high school baseball contest, inscribing a personal message on it for the winner: "To the Boy Home Run King of Los Angeles. 'Babe' Ruth, N.Y. May 7th, 1923." Today, after resting undisturbed for nearly 80 years, this historic bat has been unearthed in pristine condition. Dubbed the "Holy Grail of Sports Memorabilia," experts believe it is one of the most sought-after pieces in history. Also recovered was a personal telegram from Ruth, a portion of which reads, "send my regards to the ones who tried and congratulations to you for winning."
These items are currently held by SportsCards Plus, a premier auctioneer and retailer of top quality vintage cards and sports memorabilia. CMG is working with President David Kohler to promote, market and assist in the upcoming exhibits and auction.
On April 18, 1923, shortly before the inaugural game at the newly built Yankee Stadium, Babe Ruth said, "I'd give a year of my life if I could hit a homerun on opening day of this great new park." Three innings into the game, he did just that. With a record 74,000 fans watching, Ruth knocked out a homerun high into the right field bleachers. Hours later, in an article for the evening paper, a local sportswriter dubbed Yankee Stadium "The house that Ruth built."
Ruth eventually donated the bat to a high school baseball contest, inscribing a personal message on it for the winner: "To the Boy Home Run King of Los Angeles. 'Babe' Ruth, N.Y. May 7th, 1923." Today, after resting undisturbed for nearly 80 years, this historic bat has been unearthed in pristine condition. Dubbed the "Holy Grail of Sports Memorabilia," experts believe it is one of the most sought-after pieces in history. Also recovered was a personal telegram from Ruth, a portion of which reads, "send my regards to the ones who tried and congratulations to you for winning."
These items are currently held by SportsCards Plus, a premier auctioneer and retailer of top quality vintage cards and sports memorabilia. CMG is working with President David Kohler to promote, market and assist in the upcoming exhibits and auction.