1920 W516-1 Strip Card #1 Babe Ruth Hand Cut HOF SGC Authentic Min Size READ View Watchlist >
The Godfather Collection
This is a card from The Godfather Collection, as seen on Midlife Sports Cards, video link below photo.
An iconic artifact from the dawn of the live-ball era, this 1920 W516-1 Babe Ruth Strip Card (#1) captures the legendary slugger at the height of his early Yankees dominance. Issued during one of the most pivotal seasons in baseball history, W516-1 strip cards were originally distributed in uncut sheets and intended to be hand cut—making each surviving example uniquely its own.
This card features Babe Ruth, Hall of Famer and arguably the most influential player the game has ever known, during his transformative 1920 season, when he revolutionized baseball with unprecedented power and popularity. Authenticated by SGC as Authentic (Minimum Size), this example retains its historical integrity and unmistakable vintage character.
W516-1 Ruth cards are highly sought after by advanced collectors for their scarcity, crude charm, and direct connection to the hobby’s earliest years. Hand-cut and scarce by nature, this piece stands as a true cornerstone representation of pre-war Babe Ruth memorabilia and an irreplaceable link to baseball’s golden age
Card presents well for the grade with soft corners, and small spider wrinkles l/r center.
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