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Originally Posted by ls7plus
I have the utmost respect for Adam's opinions, but in my view, the 1914 Baltimore News Ruth's marketing followed the fact that it is an extremely rare (11? 12? 13?) and significant card of the player most consider the best who ever lived. The latter factors facilitated the marketing and created the value. The marketing did not create tremendous value, although it certainly maximized it. I would not be surprised (and in fact would expect that its value will surpass the T206 Wagner, despite the popularity of T206, due to the Baltimore News' far greater rarity, and that, IMHO, it is at least as significant a card.
Time will tell, but it would not surprise me if the Babe approached or exceeded eight figures in value in my lifetime.
Best regards,
Larry
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I don't think it will ever catch up. The T206 is the legendary card of the hobby. It will always represent the pinnacle of collecting. I don't see the Ruth ever having that same cachet. I'd rather own the Ruth if I had to choose one, but he is my favorite prewar player.