05/27/2026
This incredibly rare 1921 Frederick Foto Babe Ruth SGC GOOD 30 is one of only six known examples, and was just added to the REA Marketplace!
One of the most important, and because of its extreme rarity, also one of the most overlooked Ruth cards in all of card collecting. This card of Babe Ruth is significant not just as the key card of the rare 1921 Frederick Fotos set but also as one of the earliest cards to feature him identified as a member of the New York Yankees. In fact, this card was issued so soon after Ruth joined the Yankees that he is clearly pictured wearing a uniform with “Red Sox” across the front, though the card design identifies him as “Babe Ruth N. Y.” In addition, the photo is unique to this card and appears in no other set. In fact, we can’t find this youthful image anywhere except on this card.
Composed of players from both the Pacific Coast and Major Leagues, the set was issued by the Sacramento-based Frederick Foto photography studio. One of the factors that makes it so rare was its regional distribution in and around the Sacramento area.
Looking to add one of Babe Ruth’s rarest cards to your collection? The REA Marketplace has one and it’s available for purchase now!
https://bid.collectrea.com/marketplace/5657
Graded GOOD 30 by SGC. One of the most important, and because of its extreme rarity, also one of the most overlooked Ruth cards in all of card collecting. This card of Babe Ruth is significant not just as the key card of the rare 1921 Frederick Fotos set but also as one of the earliest cards to feat...