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Gavels 'n' Paddles: Babe Ruth signed contract, $282,325, Goldin Auctions

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Babe Ruth signed contract, $282,325, Goldin Auctions

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by Ken Hall
A 1934 Babe Ruth signed New York Yankees player contract sold for $282,325 at a Spring Premium Live Auction held April 26th by Goldin Auctions, based in Runnemede, N.J. Also, a 1929-1930 Babe Ruth game-used Louisville Slugger R34 bone-rubbed bat was a hit for $196,400; a 1968 Wille Mays game-used and signed San Francisco home jersey made $92,062; and a LeBron James NBA Finals and Eastern Conference Finals game-used jersey hammered for $85,925. Prices are inclusive of the buyer’s premium.

Gavels ‘n’ Paddles: Babe Ruth signed contract, $282,325, Goldin Auctions