Legendary Babe Ruth Bat To Be Auctioned

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Shortly before Yankee Stadium opened in 1923, Babe Ruth said, "I'd give a year of my life if I could hit a home run on opening day of this great new park." On April 18, in the third inning of the inaugural game, Ruth did just that. With a record 74,000 fans watching he knocked out the first home run ever hit in Yankee Stadium high into the right field bleachers. Later Ruth donated the bat to a contest for high school ballplayers, inscribing a personal message inscription for the winner: "To the Boy Home Run King of Los Angeles. 'Babe' Ruth, N.Y. May 7th, 1923."

Today, after resting undisturbed for nearly 80 years, the bat has been unearthed in pristine condition. It is currently held by SportsCards Plus, one of the premier auctioneers and retailers of top quality vintage cards and sports memorabilia.

CMG Worldwide is working with SportsCards Plus President David Kohler to promote, market and assist with the upcoming auctioning of the bat. Dubbed the "Holy Grail of Sports Memorabilia," experts believe it is one of the most sought-after baseball pieces ever found.

To inquire further about the circumstances surrounding the history and auction of this legendary bat, visit www.SportsCardsPlus.com or call 1-800-350-2273.

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