2019 Leaf Metal #SB-17 Game Used New York Bat Blue Refractor, Babe Ruth #5/5⭐
Today's mail is very meaningful to me as a retired U.S. Army veteran.
When I learned that there was a Babe Ruth baseball card with an image of him in his U.S. Army uniform, I knew what I had to do.
I love this card so much.
Babe Ruth had no combat military career but served in the New York National Guard during WWI, enlisting in the 104th Field Artillery Division in 1917. Although he was drafted and registered, he was granted a deferral because he was married and received a deferral to play professional baseball. He later served in a morale-building role during World War II, making visits to troops and participating in war bond drives.

On the left is the iSlab—a lightweight, customizable slab modeled after the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Printed in aluminum-colored filament with a sleek, smooth finish, it can be tailored to fit any card or card holder.

On the right is the team-specific holder, designed for top loaders and one-touch cases. Compact yet versatile, it can be colored and inscribed to highlight a favorite team or player.

Both pieces were fully designed in CAD and fabricated with precision using 3D printing technology in my home workshop.

The first few pages of the New York Yankees top loader binder are dedicated to the 🐐, George Herman Ruth.

The Sultan of Swat & The Iron Horse for a Thursday #WhatsOnYourDesk.

“I'm not a headline guy. I know that as long as I was following Ruth to the plate I could have stood on my head and no one would have known the difference.” —Lou Gehrig

#BeTheGood

2019 Leaf Metal Gold Prismatic Pre-Production Proof #9, Babe Ruth.
On August 21, 1915, Babe Ruth pitched the Red Sox to a 4-1 victory over the homestanding St. Louis Browns at Sportsman's Park. Babe gave up one earned run in the first inning and struck out 6, improving his record to 12-6.
Happy Thursday friends and card folk! 🌞
Have a great day! 👊