This lot features the 2022 Topps Gypsy Queen Babe Ruth Missing Nameplate #302 PSA 9! --- 

Widely considered to be the best player of all time, Ruth was the prototype of the modern superstar. He was the first player to hit 30, 40, 50, and 60 home runs in a season, and his slugging style forever changed the way baseball was played. 

Although it was his unprecedented hitting that would make him a charter member of the Hall of Fame, the barrel-chested, spindle-legged Ruth began his career as a pitcher with the minor league Baltimore Orioles (International League) before being sold to the Red Sox. With Boston, he became one of the game's best pitchers, posting 29 consecutive scoreless innings in World Series play, a record that stood for 42 years. He led the AL with a 1.75 ERA and nine shutouts in 1916, going 23-12 for the World Champion Red Sox, and won a career-high 24 in 1917. However, the Red Sox could not ignore the abilities of a hitter who would establish a career-record .304 batting average as a pitcher. In 1917, his .325 batting average (in 123 at-bats) trailed only superstars Cobb, Sisler, and Speaker. He began playing some outfield in 1918 and led the AL in home runs in 1918 and 1919, with a ML-record 29 in 1919. Aside from five more appearances (winning four) scattered over the next 14 seasons, his pitching career was over.    

Here’s a great looking example of the 2022 card here. This beauty has 4 great looking corners, 4 super nice borders and a blazing surface with full gloss, color and clarity. The reverse is crisp and clean with pack fresh background color, near perfect centering and no marks or blemishes of any kind. Buyer adds 2.50 for ship insured, US customers only. Please email with questions. Always combined shipping on multiple purchases. Thanks, and good luck.