Wounded Ruth--how many of you have settled on a Babe?

[brianp-beme]

Great examples everyone...a Babe is a babe no matter if freshly sliced, lightly toasted, or ready to make bread crumbs.

Nice Ruth collections Erik and Doug.

I am surprised that no real strip cards, besides the W517, have been shown. I imagine many have settled on them because of the relatively low expense.

Brian

[brianp-beme]

Almost 8 years later and it is just about time to see some more substandard Ruths. Especially since the escalation in pricing over these years for his cards means that now substandard is the new hoped for Ruthian standard for over 90% of us Babe hungry collectors.

Brian

[brianp-beme]

Here is one I was able to pick up over the thread's 'lost years of zero posts' dry spell. Please note that it is also in two pieces just like the 1933 Goudey I showed in the original post 12 years ago...at least my standards have remained consistent, though there has been a slight upgrade in that these two card pieces are held together by tape.

Brian

[jethrod3]

The only Ruth card (and Gehrig card) that i will settle for in absolutely abominable condition will be their Butterfinger "cards." Finding those in any condition is a challenge, and I think I am willing to except a "1" or less to complete my set.

[mrreality68]

Great thread and love the cards and thee patina on many of them

I have depending what is available, rarity, budget etc

Here is an ultra 1923 that looks like the 1921 but more rare

And here is one that looks like took a bullet to Ruth’s head

And another that looks like it was crumbled up and thrown away or used in the spikes of a kids bike