1922 E120 American Caramel Babe Ruth – BGS 2 – New York Americans 'Yankees' (E.G.D. Collection)

Exceptional and highly desirable 1922 E120 American Caramel Babe Ruth card professionally graded BGS 2 Good, representing one of the premier vintage baseball card highlights in Harrington’s inaugural sports memorabilia auction.

Issued by the American Caramel Company in 1922, the E120 series remains one of the most iconic and important pre-war baseball card releases of the era, featuring many of the game’s earliest legends. Babe Ruth examples from the set are among the most sought-after pre-war cards in the hobby due to their rarity, historical significance, and enduring collector demand.

This card features Ruth during the height of his dominance with the New York Americans (Yankees), at a time when he was transforming baseball into America’s premier spectator sport through his unprecedented power hitting and larger-than-life popularity.

The offered example has been professionally authenticated and encapsulated by Beckett Grading Services (BGS) with an overall grade of 2 Good. Despite evident age-related wear consistent with the assigned grade, the card retains strong overall eye appeal and impressive display qualities for a century-old caramel issue.

Notably, combined population data across PSA, BGS, and SGC indicates that only approximately thirty-one (31) examples of this card have received a higher numerical grade across the three major grading companies, underscoring the scarcity and significance of the offered example.

Authentication & Provenance
Professionally authenticated and graded BGS 2 Good by Beckett Grading Services.

This card originates from the E.G.D. Collection, a long-held private collection assembled over many years featuring vintage baseball cards, pre-war tobacco and regional issues, autographed sports memorabilia, and historically significant sports collectibles.

Condition
Professionally graded BGS 2 Good. Presents with visible corner wear, creasing, surface wear, and age-related toning consistent with the assigned grade and fragile nature of early caramel-card issues. Please refer to photographs and grading holder for complete condition details.

Details
Player: Babe Ruth
Issue: 1922 E120 American Caramel
Team: New York Americans
Card Type: Pre-War Caramel Card
Grading: BGS 2 Good
Provenance: E.G.D. Collection