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Babe Ruth Fabulous “Called Shot” Bronze Statue.
Lot 4. Babe Ruth Fabulous “Called Shot” Bronze Statue. With this statue, return to that thrilling day of yesteryear, Oct. 1, 1932 to be exact, when Ruth pointed toward the center field bleachers at Wrigley Field and then promptly blasted a 440-foot home run in the same direction. The event occurred in the fifth inning of World Series Game 3. Actually, whether Ruth pointed toward center, Cubs pitcher Charlie Root or the Cubs’ dugout remains a matter for debate. This 8” statue of Ruth, which stands on an attractive 4” x 4” x 1 ½” tall green-marble base, appears to be pointing toward center field. Or maybe the pitcher. Or the dugout. The image is impressive. A brass plate on the base attributes the work to an artist named “Dawn.” The statue and base weigh eight pounds. Like the legend of the called shot, the artist is surrounded by some uncertainty. Her last name in unknown. Apparently based in New York, she reportedly was commissioned to produce statues of Ruth and two other sports figures, Lou Gehrig and Muhammad Ali. The sponsor reneged, and the other statues were never produced. Our consignor obtained this work of art in 1996. Unsigned, the statue may be an artist’s proof. Whatever the details, this statue truly is unique – a fantastic one-of-a-kind tribute to baseball’s greatest player!
Winning Bid $500.
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