Graded Poor 1 by PSA. While belting prodigious home runs for the New York Yankees, Babe Ruth was also under contract with Universal Pictures for his "acting" skills. "The Sultan of Swat" is portrayed at the peak of his popularity with the offered 1925 Drake's Cake #61 example This 2-5/8 x 4-1/8" food card is crease-free with even corner/edge wear. Unfortunately, a pin hole near the upper left corner leads to the overall assessment. This cameo of the home run king displays perfect registration and is further bolstered by a creamy reverse with bold black advertising text. Only 11 total Ruth examples from this issue have been judged by the authenticator.
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