Babe Ruth's First Card In Pinstripes?

[MattyC]

Have been debating this issue with a buddy... I was just wondered what is considered Babe Ruth's first card ever, in which he is pictured in Yankee pinstripes? Or would those earlier cards when the text labels him a Yankee be considered his first Yankee cards? Has the hobby at large anointed one card his "first Yankee card?" Or is it a choice among a few.

It seems on the one hand some say his first Yankee card is one in which he is labeled a Yankee by the text, but the picture is him in a Boston uniform. Others feel his first Yankee card is not a Yankee card unless it depicts him in the classic pinstripes. Just very curious as to how seasoned collectors come down on this interesting issue-- in addition to which would be considered his first pinstripe card.

[ullmandds]

I believe the m101-6 is recognized as the babe's first card depicted as a yankee...although he is shown in a red sox uni. 1st card of him in a yankee uni...that I'm not sure?! Maybe a strip...or the e220?

[rhettyeakley]

Not too many early issues out there. The Pathe Freres premium has him in pinstripes with the black armband worn in 1920 when Ray Chapman was killed. Not a true card but pretty early item.

[Jlighter]

The m101-6 is his first Yankee card, I am almost certain. As for pinstripes it could be w519, but I'm not sure.

[bigfanNY]

E120 is card I have always identified as first Yankee Ruth I guess because of large distribution...And as a Yankee fan always liked the E126 because it is a 1927 Ruth

[ullmandds]

e220 predates e120.

[Sean]

The E-121 also identifies him as R.F.- Yankees, but it still shows him pitching for Boston.

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[rhettyeakley]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

e220 predates e120.

We had a thread a while back where we were able to show that the E220 set was a 1922 set at the earliest not a 1921-23 set. There were some that didn't want to hear it but there is no doubt to me that it is a 1922 set, that would make it date to the same year as e120.
-Rhett

[bigfanNY]

E220 is listed as 1921-1923 so could be earlier could be later I am no expert on National Caramel distribution..As I said in my post just the less than humble opinion of a Yankee fan and because of the large ditribution I always considerd the E120 the first Yankee ruth

[ullmandds]

thanks for the correction...and I stand corrected! debate on!

[ullmandds]

perhaps this one?

[Jlighter]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

perhaps this one?

That's the w519.

http://goldinauctions.com/LotDetail.aspx?lotid=50

[bigfanNY]

E120 Smililing Babe decked out in Pinstripes...debate was first with Yankee's in Pinstripes..

http://sports.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleN...&lotIdNo=45014

[GasHouseGang]

I still like the E220 even if it is 1922. Seems like everything else from the time period shows him in a pitching pose.

[Vintageclout]

Most likely the 1920 Heading Home/Tex Richard theater cards. I think Leon would firmly agree with that. M101-6 Ruth & some strips were also issued in 1920, but the Felix Mendelsohn portrays him in a Red Sox uniform!

Joe T.

[ullmandds]

I love the e220...this will have to suffice for now!

[Leon]

Headin' Home cards are probably 1920 so they are early.

[ullmandds]

beautiful leon

[smtjoy]

What about his 1921 Exhibit, looks like a 1920-21 Road Jersey-

[pete zouras]

I read that it was the first issue that he appeared in pinstripes in an REA listing. Doesn't mean that it's true.

[EvilKing00]

the w516 (says Yankee) and the w522 (has no team named) are both from 1920 - his 1st season as a yankee. I would say these are his 1st yankee cards as it was his 1st season there. if I would pick one it would be the w516 as it states yankee.

Also hes pitching on both cards