CASTLE PINE VILLAGE — Brian Drent held the rare, well-protected 1916 Babe Ruth baseball card in his hands and talked about its value.
“We all know that coins are worth a lot of money, and so are pieces of fine art,” Drent said. “Well, why shouldn’t baseball cards be viewed the same way? Especially a high-grade card like this one — Babe Ruth’s rookie card. I mean, he’s one of the most iconic sports figures in history, and our whole society revolves around sports. This is a piece of history. And really, I think a card like this is art.