From Eddie Wilbanks comes Babe Ruth’s 1926 APBA card. Babe has been featured on Monday probably more than anyone (1916, 1920, 1921, 1924, 1927, 1930) but his ‘26 card is more than worthy.
In 1926, Ruth got back on track after his reputed “Bellyache heard round the world”. His homers jumped from 25 to a league-best 47 and his average went from .290 to .372. Pitchers still pitched around him (144 walks, leading the league). Ruth also led the league with 153 rbis and 139 runs scored. He even stole eleven bases.
| Split | G | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 Totals | 152 | 652 | 495 | 139 | 184 | 30 | 5 | 47 | 153 | 11 | 144 | 76 | .372 | .516 | .737 |
As with many of Ruth’s cards, you’ll find a good combination of power, average and on-base. He has a nice clutch 1-1-4-5-5 power number combination. In addition, he has two 7s and a 15-10.
He also has a grand total of eight 14s making his card that much more devastating. He only has three 13s. While two are at 46 and 63, you have to search for the other. He has an odd 52-13.
Fun numbers: 44-5, 23-14, 21-14
I don’t need to tell you all what the Babe accomplished the next year. I have written about it though.
Thanks Eddie!
Thanks for posting my ’26 Babe card… I can’t wait to put it to the test over a full season replay !
Thanks Eddie,thanks Tom!….Great rollin’weather lately…lotsa rain..
Have a great weekend fellas!