This comely Goldsmith American League Ball ("Guaranteed Nine Innings"), a rarity in itself as it is not actually an Official AL ball, is blessed by the holiest of names. Babe Ruth, forever engrained into the minds of baseball enthusiasts anywhere on the planet as not merely a man, but a god, who changed the face of the game forever. With a never-before-witnessed skill and natural ability, the great Bambino brought the game to a new level, demonstrating the closest thing to perfection the National American Pastime ever saw. Considered the defining relic of the man who redefined the game, this single signed baseball is simply spectacular. Sweet spot signature, with "Babe" framed by quotation marks, is written in strong blue ink, slightly faded in a couple spots, rating a 7.5-8 out of a possible 10. Unusually sweeping "R" carries almost to the end "h". Any blemishes and light soiling on the sleek surface are subtle enough to blend into the lovely light tan toning, and the red and green laces are a kick. Overall this delightful and attractive ball is EX. Others may come and go, but Ruth is forever.