1933 Sport Kings #2 Babe Ruth PSA 7
1933 Sport Kings #2 Babe Ruth PSA 7 - The King of Sports with 9-Like Centering
Few names in American history resonate like Babe Ruth—a figure who transcended baseball to become the first true sports icon. By 1933, Ruth was not only the most dominant hitter the game had ever seen, but also its most charismatic and influential ambassador. With 714 career home runs, seven World Series titles, and a swagger that captivated millions, Ruth helped elevate baseball from a national pastime to a global obsession. He was more than a ballplayer—he was a symbol of American greatness, resilience, and joy during some of the nation’s most turbulent times.
The 1933 Sport Kings #2 card pays fitting tribute to that mythic status. Released by the Goudey Gum Company, the Sport Kings set was a groundbreaking multi-sport issue that celebrated the greatest athletes across a range of disciplines—from boxing and football to skiing and dog sledding. Ruth, naturally, was placed at the forefront of the series, occupying card #2, right behind only boxing legend Ty Cobb. With its bold red background, stately portrait, and “SPORT KINGS GUM” banner, this card captures the grandeur of Ruth in an unforgettable, larger-than-life format.
Graded PSA 7, this example is a remarkably high-grade copy of one of the most significant cards in vintage collecting. With rich coloration, clean surfaces, excellent centering, and minimal corner wear, this card possesses strong visual impact—especially impressive given the issue's age and fragility. The 1933 Sport Kings cards were printed on relatively thin stock, and surviving examples in this condition are increasingly rare and deeply coveted.
A cornerstone for elite collections of Babe Ruth, pre-war legends, or cross-sport icons, this card stands shoulder to shoulder with the 1933 Goudey Ruths as one of the defining representations of the man who revolutionized baseball. The 1933 Sport Kings #2 Babe Ruth isn’t just a collectible—it’s a towering monument to the athlete who changed everything.