Posting this at the request of another member from PM. Wasnt meant to create controversy, thought it was a cool piece to share and wanted to show it off more than just something on my office.
Here is a certificate signed by Ruth's daughter that a Yankee card was being made in 1935 but was pulled when he was traded.
Cert from Ruth daughter that Goudey was making card.jpg
Here is the expert opinion on the photograph that it was extensively worked on for a proof and why it wasnt used after he was traded.
Photography Export Opinion on Proof.jpg
Here is the type confirmation that the Ruth was of the same font type as the Goudey premiums
Type Confirmation of R309-2.jpg
And article from Sports Collector's Digest (500th issue) about the piece. Its truncated, will try to get a better picture of it along with other articles after work.
SCD 500.jpg
I get the comments on the board, its unique.