The year Ruth died in 1948, Leaf manufactured one of the most beloved baseball cards of all-time. The lithograph on the front is as appealing as any card that bears his name. The flip side treats collectors to a trip down memory lane of the most storied career in sports history. This is the set of Robinson, DiMaggio, Paige, and Williams. Before there was 1952 Topps, there was 1948 Leaf Baseball—an artistic masterpiece that has endured the test of time thanks in part to the presence of The Great Bambino, a true icon of the game.
Of the more than 1,360 copies graded by PSA, only five are higher than this NM-MT 8. No 1948 Leaf Babe Ruth has achieved Gem Mint 10 status.
The certification number on this card has been checked against the third-party grader's online database and is active as of 08/07/2025.
