1920, a benchmark year in sports, left behind some notable collectibles

Whatever more 2020 might have produced in the world of sports had a pandemic not swept the globe as it did, it’s unlikely that it could have rivaled a time a century ago when 1920 truly became a benchmark year in sports. Among the numerous notable events: Babe Ruth signed his first contract with the New York Yankees and changed the face of baseball, the forerunner to the NFL began play, and baseball named its first commissioner. But the many benchmark sporting events during 1920 are of special interest here because they left collectors some of the most sought-after artifacts of any era. We present a few examples:

THE BABE TO THE YANKS

Babe Ruth sale agreement. Photo: Lelands