1994 Upper Deck The Dazzling Decade Babe Ruth #DD10
Babe Ruth (George Herman Ruth) · Upper Deck · Insert
Player
Babe Ruth (George Herman Ruth)
Set
Upper Deck The Dazzling Decade (Being Remembered by Bill James)
Year
1994
Card #
#DD10
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering is slightly heavy to the right; corners appear sharp; surface shows typical gloss for mid-90s UD stock but lacks protective housing in photo.
Category
Insert
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low - Niche. While Babe Ruth is always desired, 1990s 'junk wax' era inserts of legends have a very high supply and relatively low market liquidity unless in PSA 10 condition.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $75-100
Comparable Sales
Raw copies consistently sell for $0.99 to $2.50 on eBay. Graded PSA 9 copies have recently hovered around the $20-30 mark, often struggling to cover the cost of the grading slab itself.
Description
This 1994 Upper Deck insert features a classic black-and-white portrait of Babe Ruth from 1928. Part of the 'Being Remembered' subset written by renowned sabermetrician Bill James, the card features a sleek black border design with white accents. The reverse side typically contains historical context provided by James regarding Ruth's legacy.
Key Features
Features the legendary Babe Ruth; part of an educational historical insert set written by Bill James; iconic 1920s portrait photography.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This is a standard late-90s mass-produced insert; authentic versions feature the signature high-gloss finish of Upper Deck and crisp micro-printing in the text areas. Not a high-value target for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Black borders are extremely prone to edge chipping and visible corner wear (white showing through the ink). Right-side centering is slightly tight. Surface scratches are highly visible on the high-gloss black finish.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a PWE/Common), COMC, or as part of a Ruth-themed lot. Local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is absolutely flawless, as grading fees will exceed the value of a NM-MT 8. Use 'Babe Ruth 1994 Upper Deck Bill James' in the title. Ship in a cardboard-backed envelope to protect the fragile black edges.