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1940 Babe Ruth Signed Check Babe Ruth signed check dated March 20, 1940. While Babe Ruth's exploits in the world of baseball are well documented, it is less widely known that "The Bambino" was quite a sportsman off the diamond as well. While Babe enjoyed hunting, fishing, and bowling, his true non-baseball passion was golf. Offered here is a testament to Ruth's love of the Links, in a beautifully signed check drawn on the Chemical Bank and Trust Co., payable to the St. Albans Golf Club in the amount of $125.00 and signed "G.H. Ruth" ("8") in bold, black ink. The strong ink signature is completely unaffected by the normal bank cancellation marks and stamps. A pristine example of the legendary slugger's signature, relating to his love of golf, and dating to the early years of his post-baseball life. Near Mint condition. Accompanied by an impressive non-vintage photograph (11 x 14 inches) of Ruth golfing, circa 1940, which is ideal for display with the check. LOAs from Mike Gutierrez/GAI and James Spence & Steve Grad/PSA DNA. Reserve $1,000. Estimate $2,000/$4,000. ImagesClick on thumbnails to see larger images: 
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