1927

15 June 1927 dated check drawn on the account of the American League Base Ball Club at Manufacturers Trust Company is signed on the front by Hall of Famers Ed Barrow and Jacob Ruppert. "George H Ruth" name is typed in the "Pay To The Order Of" line and it represents a good portion of the $70,000 he commanded for the year. Endorsed on the back "George H. Ruth" twice in fountain pen (with one signature having a minor smudge). The Yankees 1927 season ranks among the most celebrated in the history of baseball. "Murders Row", as their vaunted lineup came to be known, was among the most potent offenses ever assembled and with Babe Ruth at the helm they lead New York to a record of 110 wins and just 44 losses. They would make quick work of Pittsburgh in the World Series to claim the Championship in just four games. Ruth put on one of the greatest single season performances of all-time hitting .365 with 165 RBI and amassed a then unheard of 60 home runs. It is the year in which he cemented his legacy, growing his persona to the larger than life figure which we continue to revere to this day. A highly significant artifact related to both Ruth and the team which he lead through one of the most storied seasons in history. Typical bank cancellations and handling wear with a vertical fold at the center. Authenticated and encapsulated by PSA with the signatures graded PSA/DNA 6 EX-MT: EX-MT