What is the Best Ruth Ball Provenance You Have Seen?

[Jobu]

I am not an autograph collector, but I have always thought it would be cool to own a ball signed by Babe Ruth so I periodically glance at them when they are at auction.

I am amazed by how many there are (I know he signed tons) and the condition that many of them are in.

If I get one, I would be looking for something with some pretty good provenance. And would like one that looks its age.

I am curious if you guys can share the types of provenance that I might be able to find - are most balls sold without any?

Thanks in advance.

[7nohitter]

My buddy is the grandson of Ruth's adopted daughter (Julia). He has told me that there was alot of resentment and animosity between Julia and Dorothy. Apparently Dorothy took everything in terms of memorabilia related to Ruth. Unfortunately, my buddy's side of the family got nothing.

In a completely unrelated tidbit I live right down the street from Ruth's "summer home" in Sudbury, MA.