With a lifelong passion for vintage items, Hayley Ninnis has a job in the memorabilia industry and serves as customer service representative with Hunt Auctions. A recent auction that Hayley Ninnis supported was that of Babe Ruth’s iconic New York Yankees jersey, which he wore from 1928 to 1930. Crafted from grey flannel, the road uniform has all of its buttons intact and a backside drawstring, with the name Ruth stitched into the collar. The jersey was owned by Ruth's granddaughter Linda Ruth Tosetti, who described wanting to bring pieces of the Sultan of Swat’s life that were “largely unknown” to public light. Considered by many to be the greatest baseball player of all time, Ruth started as a pitcher with the Boston Red Sox and went on to achieve greatness as a power hitter who led the Yankees to four World Series championships in the 1930s. Over the course of 22 seasons he achieved 714 home runs, a record that stood until Hank Aaron outpaced him in the 1970s. Considering Ruth’s mythic status in baseball lore, collectors were not surprised to see the iconic Yankees uniform go for $5.64 million, which shattered the previous record for a 1920 Babe Ruth jersey that auctioned for $4.4 million.
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Hayley Ninnis, a yoga and psychology enthusiast living in the Philadelphia area, pursues many additional interests in her free time. In particular, Hayley Ninnis enjoys building her collection of vinyl records. For individuals interested in starting a vinyl collection, there are a number of things to keep in mind.
First of all, one needs a turntable to play the records. Investing in equipment can be expensive, especially if someone purchases an advanced setup with speakers and a receiver. However, there are many all-in-one options available that enable people to listen to vinyl records at a lower cost. One the person has the necessary equipment, the next step is to begin building a collection. When purchasing a record, it’s important to check it for cracks and scratches, as these have a negative effect on music quality. Then, as you continue to grow your collection, be sure to clean the records with a soft cloth and a vinyl cleaning product to help ensure records stay in good condition. Vinyl records should also be stored in a cool, dry place and arranged vertically, as records stacked on top of one another can lead to warping. |
AuthorA psychology undergraduate at The Pennsylvania State University, Hayley Ninnis seeks to combine her psychological training with her background in art and yoga. Archives
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