Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Babe Ruth Jersey

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=Al8rcDrUyki3LSwmbFCh_PMRvLYF?slug=sh-henson_babe_ruth_1920_jersey_auction_022612
I found this article while searching on yahoo.com. The article reveals the finding of a Bath Ruth number 3 game worn jersey that was determined to be made circa 1920. According to the article experts were able to determnie that the jersey was made circa 1920 because the Y in "New York" on the jersey was embroidered on the double-thick button placket. The article, which was written by Steve Henson, goes on to discuss other vauable sports memorabilia and the career and curse of the "Great Bambino". According to Steve Henson the Babe Ruth circa 1920 jersey should go for over 1.3 million dollars. Although I understand that selling of sports memorabilia is a popular pratice and that there are fans willing to spend exorbinant amounts of money to buy there idols apparel, in my opinion there is no way a jersey is worth over 1.3 million dollars. Do not get me wrong, I am a big Yankees fan and understand the passion fans have for their favortie teams, but I think the buying of sports memorabilia is becoming a little ridiculous.

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