Now at Little League … rare Babe Ruth jersey, a centerpiece of soon-to-reopen museum

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – Little League Baseball’s museum is now home to a jersey worn by Babe Ruth, considered one of the most expensive sports memorabilia items worldwide.

The grey wool jersey — a red “3” stitched on the back — dates to 1934, when Ruth donned the uniform for a barnstorming tour of Japan.

Little League says the precious threads are on loan from a donor who is remaining anonymous. It arrived Tuesday in an armoured truck with police officers watching nearby.

Little League vice-president Lance Van Auken declined to disclose the uniform’s current value, but did say it was insured for a “seven-digit” amount. It was sold at an auction in 2005 for roughly $771,000.

The uniform will be a centerpiece of Little League’s soon-to-reopen museum.

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