This rare autographed Babe Ruth bat is up for auction. (Select the image to see in larger view. autograph to the left)

An original, near-pristine, and extremely rare autographed Babe Ruth model bat is now available as part of the “Yankees Legends Auction” at Steiner Sports (www.steinersports.com). The brown bat, a promotional model circa 1933, was signed by the “Bambino” with a steel-tipped pen between the trademark and the branded signature, and has been authenticated by James Spence Authentication as one of the highest-rated Ruth pieces ever.

Bidding on the bat closes on April 4. As with all Steiner auctions, the bidding started at $1. It is now up to $17,700 (see the latest bid)

“This is one of the crown jewel pieces that we have ever been entrusted with at Steiner Sports,” said Steiner Sports Founder Brandon Steiner. “The fact that so few Ruth-signed bats exist, and that this one is in such outstanding condition make it the ultimate collectible related to the sport's most famous player of all time.”

How unique a find is this piece? James Spence of Spence Authentication has seen about 15 in his more than 20 years in the field.

“This bat represents the perfect scenario,” said Spence after rating the piece. “The autograph itself is in such outstanding condition. Such great care was taken by the folks who had Ruth sign the bat – there are no smudge marks, it hasn't faded, and the line is perfectly smooth. It's a great find.”

The Steiner Sports Yankees Legends Auction includes rare items from historic Yankee Stadium and past champions like Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle as well as today's stars such as Mariano Rivera, Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez.

Source: Steiner Auctions

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Autographed Baseball Bats
written by a guest, August 07, 2012

I've been thinking about purchasing an autographed baseball bat for my son. He has loved baseball for his whole life, and has been playing ever since he was five. We started him out in t-ball and as he got older, we started putting him through baseball. He will be starting his senior year in the fall, and my husband and I would really like to get him something special for his graduation present next Spring. We were thinking about an autographed baseball bat would be really special for him. Where is a good place to find albert pujols autographed baseball ? Is it better to order one online or to find one in the store?

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