The legend of the Great Bambino lives on almost 90 years since he last stepped on the diamond.
in the 1920s, was originally auctioned off at the Polo Grounds. The original owner of the bat didn’t actually buy it, though. Instead, it was a gift from his boss.
“I am very familiar with the 'Polo Grounds' Babe Ruth bat, bringing it into the hobby 30 years ago,” John Taube of PSA Pro Bat Services said. “I remember vividly the excitement that surrounded the day it was being hand delivered to my home by the original owner. When I first picked the bat up like all collectors, I was amazed at the 44-plus ounce weight of the bat, wondering how Ruth could swing it.
On top of the hefty cost, the sheer size of the bat is notable. The 44-ounce lumber is much heavier than the bats used today, which usually come in around 32 or 33 ounces.Get today's sports news out of Los Angeles. Here's the latest on the Dodgers, Lakers, Angels, Kings, Galaxy, LAFC, USC, UCLA and more LA teams.
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