The Babe was one of those rare athletes whose fame transcended sports and earned him a permanant place in popular culture. The Babe knew it, too, which is why he seemed to know his signature, as valuable as it was when he was alive, would grow like soybean futures on the commodities market. Time, of course, had proven that assessment correct. Today, Ruth- signed baseball are perhaps the most coveted items in all of sports collecting. This Spalding "Babe Ruth Homerun Special" baseball signed by the great Bambino in vintage blue fountain pen ink was a special item that sought to take advantage of his most famous commodity, the four-bagger. The prized sweet spot signature remains fully legible and rates a 6-7 out of a possible 10, while the moderately toned sphere shows numerous surface abrasions, but retains all manufacturer stampings. A magnificent opportunity to own the ultimate in baseball memorabilia without breaking the bank.