1942 Editorial Bruguera #12 Babe Ruth MLB Hall of Fame PSA 1
1942 Editorial Bruguera - #12 Babe Ruth - MLB Hall of Fame - PSA 1. On the Player - George Herman "Babe" Ruth, widely regarded as one of the greatest baseball players of all time, was born on February 6, 1895, in Baltimore, Maryland. Ruth showed an early aptitude for baseball, and by the age of 19, he was signed by the Baltimore Orioles, a minor league team at the time. However, it was his powerful bat that would soon define his legacy. In 1919, Ruth was traded to the New York Yankees, a move that would change the landscape of baseball.
During his tenure with the Yankees, Ruth revolutionized the game, smashing home run records and capturing the hearts of fans across the country. His larger-than-life persona, coupled with his unparalleled talent, made Ruth a cultural icon. Ruth also was known for his generosity and charisma, endearing him to fans and teammates alike.
After retiring from baseball in 1935, Ruth remained a beloved figure, continuing to make public appearances and advocating for the sport he loved. Tragically, he died from cancer complications on August 16, 1948, at the age of 53, but his legacy lives on as a symbol of baseball excellence and American sportsmanship.
On the Set - 1942 Editorial Bruguera - Founded in 1910 by Juan Bruguera Teixidó as El Gato Negro (The Black Cat), Editorial Bruguera emerged as Spain's leading comics publisher throughout the 1960s and 1970s. Facing economic challenges, the company ceased operations in 1986. In the 1940s, Editorial Bruguera launched a series titled "Cromos Cultura, " which included a collection of World Famous Sportsmen ("Figuras Deportivas de Fama Mundial") in a larger format of 3 ½" by 4 ¾", numbered 1-12. The set features #12 Babe Ruth, the sole baseball player, alongside prominent boxers Max Schmeling, Joe Louis, and Max Baer. PSA has graded only 86 cards from this set of 12 athletes.
The cards were designed to be housed in a commemorative album also distributed by Editorial Bruguera. To allow easy mounting in the album, the cards were manufactured very thin and delicate, leading to card fragility.