As its top player from an iconic issue, Babe Ruth remains the key part of any 1933 Goudey set or Hall of Fame collection. One could imagine few mountains left to climb for Babe Ruth by that year. It was just about how long he chose to play, how many home runs remained in his legendary bat, and whether future players might ever eclipse those achievements. The Babe would add at least one more notch to his belt that summer by hitting the All-Star Game's first home run in Chicago.

This #53 “Yellow Background” is an instantly recognizable pose of the Bambino in his Yankee pinstripes, captured by photographer Charles Conlon. The SGC PR 1 grade reflects its nearly century-old history, with rounded corners, chipping, and neatly-written "Yankees" on the bat handle. Ruth’s portrait remains bright, with text readable on both front and back, and serves as an entry-level example for a most desirable vintage card.

For many collectors, a low-grade Ruth from the landmark 1933 Goudey set represents an attainable piece of baseball history and his larger-than-life presence, without the five-figure price tag of higher-grade examples.