This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 6/22/2017.
George Herman Ruth was baseball's first great slugger and the most celebrated athlete of his time. The Babe led the NY Yankees to 7 AL Pennants and 4 World Championships. “Rosey” Rowswell was the first play-by-play announcer and the ultimate local favorite. Rowswell turned baseball broadcasts into something resembling more of a variety hour. His home run calls were among the most famous in America: When a Pirate connected with a pitch, he would blow on his slide whistle and yell, “Raise the window, Aunt Minnie! Here it comes, here she (the baseball) comes!” Rowswell’s unique vernacular made him a fan favorite. Rowswell was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1986. This cut shows signatures from both Ruth and Rowswell in black pen, and in our opinion the signatures rate a 3-5 overall. Accompanied by a LOA from JSA.