POINTS OF INTEREST INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Diamond Legacy

VOLUME 3, ISSUE 1 SEPTEMBER 2014 Graduate Corner 2 Frank Thomas Message From Alumni Chairman

Notes from the 3 Alumni The Alumni we remain Association Association has not connected published a newsletter for for the some time. many future generations of Endowed 4 Babe Ruth “leaguers”. Scholarship The main reason is that

Named for Theresa Cleary, a member I hope you enjoy this issue Volunteer of the Alumni Executive Committee, was on an of DIAMOND LEGACY. Thanks to Those 5 extended leave due to the It’s been a while since we Who Contributed and give back to the passing of her 22-year-old connected and there has organization that provided son Matthew this last been so much progress. many memorable December. She is very experiences by supporting Objects in the 6 involved with the This is an important time the Mirror Alumni Association in Babe Ruth League’s rich Alumni Association. tradition and history. communications and website. We are happy The Alumni Association is Together we share great Julia “Ruth: 7 to have her back and are a non-profit organization responsibility because our Stevens eagerly moving forward that is administered by and beloved Babe Ruth League in growing and strictly relies on volunteers program depends on us to promoting the Alumni for its operation. All help them achieve their critical mission of Babe Ruth’s Major 8 Association. contributions, fees and donations go directly to the educating, transforming, League Debut During my travels to the Alumni Association to use and preparing our 2014 World Series, I had to support our mission of participants for the future. the pleasure of spending helping youth prepare to Alumni Spotlight 9 time with many Babe Ruth Our participants, meet the challenges of Paul Espinosa League volunteers. It was volunteers, and alumni adolescence and very moving to see how continue to amaze me, adulthood. inspire me, and I hope you receptive they are of the will be inspired to deepen Classmates 10 Alumni Association. I intend to engage and Celebrate 50 excite our alumni network your own involvement. Years It is my sincere hope that throughout the coming all members of the Babe Ask yourself, “Have I years. My intention is to Ruth League family will be made a difference? Am I work with the Alumni able to remember the making a difference? What towards understanding shared values that drew us can I do to make a and fulfilling the interests to the program in the first difference? and needs of our place and will look to the participants and to ensure future to make a difference PAGE 2 Graduate Corner — Frank Thomas

Congratulations to Frank Thomas for being the latest Babe Ruth League alum to be inducted into the Major League Hall of Fame.

Before becoming a big leaguer, he played in the early 1980’s Columbus, Georgia Babe Ruth League.

Thomas was born and raised in Columbus, Georgia, and attended rusted piece of rebar that he Columbus High School, where he reportedly found during a was a standout in both football and renovation project in Old Comiskey baseball. Park in the on-deck circle.

Thomas spent 19 years in the majors Thomas’ accomplishments include as one of the most feared hitters in five straight All-Star Game the league. He was drafted by the appearances, two MVP awards, two in the first round Silver Slugger each at two different of the June 1989 Major League positions. and some of the most Baseball Draft and made his major impressive numbers in Major league debut on August 2, 1990. League Baseball history. In fact, Thomas is the only player to go He spent 16 years as the first seven consecutive seasons with 20+ baseman and designated hitter for homeruns, 100+ RBIs, 100+ walks the Chicago White Sox before and a .300+ batting average. There heading to the Oakland A’s and are only five other players in history Toronto Blue Jays. who have both hit more home runs and have a higher career batting Thomas was nicknamed “The Big average than Thomas: , , Willie Mays, , and Babe Ruth.

On January 8, 2014, Thomas was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and officially inducted on July 26, 2014.

Hurt” during the 1992 season by broadcaster Ken Harrelson. He was known for menacing power and he routinely swung a

DIAMOND LEGACY VOLUME 3, ISSUE 1 PAGE 3 Notes From The Alumni Association

Alumni are one of Babe Ruth The Alumni’s objective is to raise can view the progress by visiting League’s greatest gifts to the $100,000. We are happy to report www.baberuthleague.org and world. Every day around the that we are at the 60% mark, but clicking the Alumni Association globe, alumni are engaging the we need your further support to logo. world and making a positive reach our goal. difference to others and their We also hope that in the future communities through their A profound sense of pride for one our Alumni will establish the careers and professions, volunteer Babe Ruth League volunteer has Alumni Association’s presence on contributions and personal been transformed into a new many social media sites like projects and passions. endowment for the Babe Ruth Facebook and Linkedin and League Alumni Association. The remain active in maintaining Our alumni body is growing and Irby Luquette Endowment these sites. becoming more diverse. Strategic Scholarship has been established goals are aimed at increasing by Luquette’s son, Gary Luquette We are proud to welcome Russ & membership in the alumni of Montgomery, Texas. The June Diethrick (Jamestown, NY), association, strengthening alumni endowment will be available each Robert & Nancy Faherty engagement, and increasing year, beginning in 2014, to award (Pennington, NJ), and Gary exposure for the Alumni deserving Babe Ruth League Luquette (Montgomery, TX), as Association, leading up to Babe graduates from the Southwest new members in the Golden Ruth League’s 65th anniversary in Region with a college scholarship. Alumni Club. Membership in 2016. this elite club is $5,000 (a onetime After careful study and review gift or installment plan). This Our guiding vision is to ensure with members of the Babe Ruth club will be closed forever when that Babe Ruth League alumni are League program, the Alumni the 1,000th member joins. If you integral and engaged members of Association will be charging a consider yourself one of Babe the Babe Ruth League membership fee in the future. Ruth League’s biggest fans, we community, proudly contributing Present plans are to charge $20 for invite you to become a member to and benefitting from the an annual membership and $250 while the opportunity still exists. achievements of Babe Ruth for a lifetime membership. We In addition to that good feeling League and its fellow alumni. have found these fees to be you will get because of your nominal when comparing them to additional support, membership In our first full year of operation, other alumni organizations. entitles you to special benefits we have raised close to $86,000 in and recognition. donations and pledges. This is a In order to further engage alumni tribute to the newly established and promote the association a lot As you can see, we are making Alumni Committees and the of work has been put into great headway. Long-term goals support of many state and designing and creating a new are being discussed, such as regional officials who have taken alumni website. Most of the membership drives, fundraising the initiative to promote and raise content has been entered. There and campaign initiatives, as well funds for the Alumni Association. are still a few tasks that need to be as alumni association events. completed, such as setting up The Capital Building Campaign links, creation of online forms and Success isn’t going to happen Committee has been hard at work a few accounting procedures. We overnight, but with every new raising funds to help finance a hope to get the site up and step, we will be closer to victory. new BRL Headquarters Building. running in the near future. You VOLUME 3, ISSUE 1 PAGE 4 Endowed Scholarship Named for Babe Ruth Volunteer

A profound sense of pride for one Babe Ruth League volunteer has been transformed into a new endowment for the Babe Ruth League Alumni Association.

The Irby Luquette Endowment Scholarship has been established by Luquette’s son, Gary Luquette of Montgomery, Texas. The endowment will be available each year, beginning in 2014, to award deserving Babe Ruth League graduates from the Southwest Region with a college scholarship. The financial assistance the students receive from the Endowment Fund may be applied to their college tuition and/or books. The Endowment Fund strives to promote the pursuit of higher education by alleviating financial barriers.

Irby Luquette of Abbeville, Louisiana, has given 58 years of dedicated service to Babe Ruth League as a coach, manager, League President, District Director, State Commissioner, Regional Commissioner, Tournament Director and World Series consultant. Luquette was the coach of the first Louisiana state champion team when he coached the 1962 Vermilion Babe Ruth team (today, he still goes to watch the local Vermilion team compete). Luquette has not only been involved with Babe Ruth at state and regional levels, but served many terms as a Tournament Director for many District, State and Regional Tournaments. In 1974, he served on the World Series committee in Abbeville. This was the very first tournament to show a profit, also breaking the record for attendance at that time. In addition, Luquette helped prepare the Abbeville facility for the first Bambino World Series to be hosted in Louisiana in 1995.

Gary Luquette said, “I’m delighted to be able to create an endowment that will pay tribute to my dad and benefit the Babe Ruth League participants in the Southwest Region. My dad has always been my greatest role model. He is a hard-working, tireless volunteer who has given so much back to the community. His values and traditions have not only helped me achieve my goals, but have also helped many youth prepare to meet the challenges of adulthood and encourage their drive for personal excellence.” (Gary Luquette recently retired as President of Chevron North America Exploration and Production Company.)

The Babe Ruth League Alumni Association is proud to announce the recipients of the 2014 Irby Luquette Scholarship. They are Christopher Alex Houeye of Kentwood, LA, and Shelbi Lane Strickland of Plaquemine. Both of these young adults were each presented with their scholarships at a special ceremony held at the Plaquemine Babe Ruth League ballpark. VOLUME 3, ISSUE 1 PAGE 5 Sincere Thanks to Those Whose Contributed Every day, Babe Ruth League is changing lives in ways that are practical, profound and educational—creating opportunities for youth to develop into happy and productive adults. The millions of kids that have worn a Babe Ruth League uniform are now an integral part of that force for good. One of the most important things they do is provide support to help make it possible for the next generation of Babe Ruth “leaguers” to contribute to the world. The Babe Ruth League Alumni Association greatly appreciates the contributions and support of the following individuals, organizations and business that have helped raise close to $86,000 in donations and pledges during the Alumni’s first, full-year of operation:

(North) Arkansas Babe Ruth Leagues George Lally (South) Arkansas Babe Ruth Leagues. Louisiana Babe Ruth Leagues Bentonville (AR) World Series Committee Gary Luquette Randy Boruff Luff Family Peter Botto Joseph McCaskill Hal Brady Norm Messier Chevron Corporation Mississippi Babe Ruth Leagues Marvin Collier (West) North Carolina Babe Ruth Leagues Joseph Cormier North Dakota Babe Ruth Leagues Bob & Marge Dickson Margaret & Richard Olhoffer Russ & June Diethrick Ken Paulson Robert & Nancy Faherty Ken & Dana Pennington Roger Giles Bill Pullan Janet & Philip Haber Robie’s Food Center Jim Hill Don Rose, Jr. Roy & Loretta Himel, Jr. Henry Sermons Hotel Planner William Slifkin Steve Hupka Randy & Vicki Smith Idaho Babe Ruth Leagues Tom Steele (Northern) Illinois Babe Ruth Leagues Steven Tellefsen (South) Illinois Babe Ruth Leagues Tennessee Babe Ruth Leagues (Central) Indiana Babe Ruth Leagues (East) Texas Babe Ruth Leagues (North) Indiana Babe Ruth Leagues (South) Texas Babe Ruth Leagues (South) Indiana Babe Ruth Leagues Norm Travis Industrial & Oilfield Services Utah Babe Ruth Leagues Just Give Organization Louis J. Valentic Kansas Babe Ruth Leagues Virginia Babe Ruth Leagues (East) Kentucky Babe Ruth Leagues James Wagoner (West) Kentucky Babe Ruth Leagues Gord Welbourne Doug & Niomi Krzystowczyk Cheryl Wilson (Midwest Market Tim & Patty Kuntz Team)( Marjorie Wright VOLUME 3, ISSUE 1 PAGE 6 Objects in the Mirror are Closer than they Appear

By Theresa Cleary priceless, and he truly changed my life.

As I was driving to work the other day, I noticed something we see all the time, but may Ron traveled the country promoting not pay any attention to….”Objects in kids. Baseball and softball were just the mirror are closer than they appear.” the vehicles that helped him help kids. Babe Ruth might have started with the It used to make me laugh, you know, Sultan of Swat, but its soul was that little bit of text printed on wrapped around the children’s automobile mirrors. But this day it champion Ron Tellefsen. His concern struck me like a slap in the face. It was always for the boys and girls who seemed a fitting analogy when my make Babe Ruth what it is. They were mind suddenly grasped a huge concept and put it all the ones who drove him to fly thousands of miles across together. the country watching games and morphing the Babe Ruth program into a powerful force in youth athletics. Upon seeing this little bit of text, I began to reflect (no He was passionate about his job, his life calling. pun intended) on my past, present and future. This little bit of text reminded me of those from my past and present that have had, have, and will have, a direct impact on my life.

I am speaking about the many people I have come to know and consider family since joining the Babe Ruth League staff in 1978. One person in particular is Ron Tellefsen, the late President/CEO of Babe Ruth League, Inc.

From the first moment I walked into 1770 Brunswick Pike in Trenton, NJ at 17-years-old, I was met by this There are some people you never forget. Some people silver-haired man I had only encountered once when I leave indelible prints on your heart and soul, never interviewed for a position with Babe Ruth League. Ron forgotten, regardless of where they are. Ron Tellefsen is seemed to take me under his wing instantly and turned one of those people to me. out to be one of the biggest influences in my life. Knowing Ron certainly made my life better, and I know Working with Ron never felt like a job. He was not only that hundreds of thousands of kids and adults around the world can say the same thing. my boss, but a mentor, cherished friend, and a man deep down in my heart I considered as a second dad. As I reflect on my experiences and future, I also want to thank the people I have come to know as family, the Ron and I in many Babe Ruth volunteers who have crossed my path. the late 70’s After losing my son this past December, I found out that catching up on his paper- I did not have to face this “hurt” alone. I had incredible work. support from my Babe Ruth Family. People from all walks of life who come together to support each other, support the Babe Ruth program and support the youth of our country. There is no greater clan than Babe Ruth League.

So whether we, as members of the Babe Ruth family, look Ron not only taught me the ins and outs of the Babe Ruth back or forward, we’re all closer in that mirror than we program, but also about life. His life lessons were appear. VOLUME 3, ISSUE 1 PAGE 7 Julia “Ruth” Stevens Talks About Her Famous Father The Babe, The Great Bambino, The Sultan of Swat, The Colossus aftermath. “It was amazing the of Clout; George Herman Ruth has been known by quite a few way he could come through,” Julia names over the years. But there is one person who knows him said. “I know several writers had by a different name. She calls him Daddy. asked him what he would have done if he hadn’t hit that homerun, In 1929, Julia Ruth-Stevens was adopted by Ruth after he and he said ‘Well I guess I would married her mother. Julia, now 98-years-old, recalls what she have felt like a damn fool’.” That was thinking and what she felt when she found out that Babe clutch home run is one of the more Ruth was going to be her new father. “I couldn’t have been well known Babe Ruth stories, and happier,” Julia said. “It was so wonderful because he had been with good reason. But one of Julia’s around for quite a while and I loved him and he loved me and it favorites is one that is not quite as was just absolutely the greatest moment of my life.” famous, but perhaps equally as impressive. Julia later added that there are possibly two other moments that would be up there with that one. The first being when Ruth “One afternoon they were playing and the score was tied and walked her down the aisle for her wedding. The second was a they were going into extra innings,” Julia said. “The traveling very different situation and perhaps a very little known story. secretary was walking up and down the dugout saying ‘Oh my goodness we’re going to miss that train, we’re going to miss that I was very sick in ,” Julia said. “What I needed was a train’.” According to Julia, Ruth approached the secretary and transfusion of blood. They didn’t have blood banks in those days asked him what was wrong. The secretary explained that if they and Daddy said ‘Test me’.” As it turned out, Ruth was a match missed their train they would have to stay overnight and it for Julia and was more than willing to give her the blood she would wreck their whole schedule. “Daddy said ‘Oh’. He got up needed. “He gave me the direct transfusion, I was on one gurney the next time he came to bat, he hit a home run, they won the and he was on the other,” Julia said. “It made me feel so good game, and they caught the train,” Julia said. that I had Daddy’s blood.” Ruth built his career on being able to deliver in big moments like While almost everyone remembers Ruth as a ball player, perhaps that. Perhaps that was one of the biggest reasons for his the greatest that ever lived, Julia remembers him as a Father. “He popularity. Ruth was always trying to create a memory for his was just the best I could ever have asked for. He was so good to fans, whether that was by getting them an autograph or creating me,” Julia said. “Mother was kind of frail and she didn’t have a a memory for them by coming through with a clutch home run. lot of stamina, and lots of times when he would have taken Mother along to a dinner or maybe a football game or something “He was always so conscious of wanting to give back to his fans like that, he would take me and I would be his companion, and as much as he could,” Julia said. “He said ‘After all, they’re the that was just great.” ones that pay my salary’.”

Even with all the time they spent together away from baseball, it All of those statistics, great moments, famous quotes and love for was just impossible for Julia or anyone to ignore the superstar his family, fans and the game of baseball have left people all over career that Ruth had. She remembers her family spending time the world with an image of Babe Ruth as one of the greatest, if with other great players like , and Earle not the greatest, athletes of all time. Combs. And for every memory Julia has of Ruth as a father, she has a great story of him as a ballplayer. “I couldn’t go all the time Today he is remembered in movie references and baseball trivia. because I was in school but I saw him hit quite a lot of home He is also the name that allows children all over the world to runs,” Julia said about watching her father play. “It was a big play the game that he loved. Babe Ruth League gives children thrill, especially when he had rounded the bases, was headed the opportunity to excel in America’s pastime. towards the dugout and he was still trotting and he would lift his hat and wave to the crowd. And they just loved it.” And I think he would be so happy,” Julia said about Babe Ruth why wouldn’t they? The fans at those games were seeing such League. “He would just be sorry that he couldn’t be at all the incredible individual success, the likes of which had never been same places where they were playing.” seen before and have not been seen since. Ruth was hitting more home runs than entire teams at that time. But his greatness Ruth was and still is an icon of athletic greatness. So much so couldn’t be measured by his statistics alone. Some of the that it can be difficult to come up with a comparison or even the moments and the stories surrounding Babe Ruth sound like they words to describe him. are purely urban legend and could not possibly be true. Julia Ruth-Stevens does a great job of doing both. “There was One of the most notable of them is the famous “called shot,” only one Babe Ruth, and there will never be another one,” Julia where Ruth pointed out to the bleachers and said he would hit said. “He is a legend. He was a legend in his own time and the next pitched ball out there. Sure enough, Ruth delivered. definitely now that he’s been gone for so long. He’s definitely Julia was not present for that game but she remembers the become a legend.” VOLUME 3, ISSUE 1 PAGE 8 Did You Know...

...that Vernona Gomez, (daughter of the late June O’Dea and Vernon “Lefty” Gomez) as a child, bounced on Babe Ruth’s knee. She also made sandcastles on the beach with Joe DiMaggio at spring training and won at cards with the legendary 511 game winner Cy Young, who pulled the “Old- Maid” from her hand, much to her delight.

Lefty, a Baseball Hall of Fame legend, who played for the and Washington Senators, also served as a member of the Babe Ruth League International Board of Directors for many years. He was extremely fond of the many volunteers in Babe Ruth, who he considered the backbone of the organization.

Another fun fact is that Vernona Gomez enjoys spending time with Julia “Ruth” Stevens, one of Babe Ruth’s daughters. Her and Julia occasionally spend weekends together laughing, playing checkers, cards and Monopoly, as well as taking in some dinners on the town. Vernona is always quick to tell you that Julia is her father’s daughter...she won’t let Vernona win a point without a battle.

Babe Ruth Made His Major League Debut 100 Years Ago

On July 11, 1914, 19-year-old George Herman “Babe” Ruth played his first game as a pitcher for the , marking the beginning of a legendary career and legacy that has lasted decades.

One hundred years after Ruth took to the mound and tossed seven innings against the Cleveland Naps, he is still known to any youth league player trying to break in a glove today as simply, “The Babe.”

Ruth, according to one teammate, looked like a “big overgrown pea” at the start of the game, went on to play for 22 years, 15 of those with the New York Yankees. He amassed 714 home runs and 1,330 . He jokingly rationalized the strike percentage by saying, “Every strike brings me closer to the next home run.”

Ruth was known for his larger-than-life personality. He did not resemble today’s athletes who look like they live at the gym and sustain themselves on protein shakes. He looked like the affable uncle who just got up off the couch, but could hit the cover off a fastball.

But the legend of the 19-year-old kid, who had a boundless appetite for everything, will continue wherever there’s a mound and a home run fence.

VOLUME 3, ISSUE 1 PAGE 9 Alumni Spotlight: Paul Espinosa

With all of the formalities and nuances in the games Florida this past August, of baseball and softball, it’s easy to think of an which left him with a lot umpire as sort of a machine rather than a person. of responsibility on a Sometimes players, coaches and fans tend to forget very big stage. “A they are people just like everyone else. And they do tournament crew chief what they do because they love the game. serves as the primary point of contact between Paul Espinosa has been an umpire for 17 years and the officiating crew and has officiated at four Babe Ruth World Series. tournament officials and However, he didn’t start out with the intention of coaches,” said Espinosa . being an Umpire-in-Chief (UIC) at World Series “The crew chief typically tournaments. His goals were much more modest assigns officials to than that. scheduled game in consultation with the Tournament Director or World “I first began umpiring while a coach for my son’s Series Director. In addition, the crew chief works Bambino team,” Espinosa said. “Later, after our son with tournament officials to ensure that appropriate graduated from Babe Ruth Baseball, I decided to provisions are made to host the officiating crew, continue umpiring in order to support the league including a changing area, access to refreshments, and remain involved.” etc.”

After his first few years of umpiring, Espinosa Espinosa was also in charge of getting umpires who decided to make it official by becoming a certified may have never worked together to act as a cohesive member of the BRL National Umpires Association unit to officiate the games properly. Luckily, for the (NUA). “Once our Summit Point, West Virginia tournament participants, a World Series was not teams affiliated with Babe Ruth and our teams foreign to Espinosa. He has seen how the game started to participate in the Babe Ruth tournament works at this level and had his staff ready for the trail, I thought becoming a certified NUA member games. “The caliber of play is probably the biggest would be a good way to ensure that I knew the different I’ve encountered as a World Series umpire,” rules,” Espinosa said. Espinosa said. “The action is much faster in World Series competition and requires the officials to Since then, Espinosa has umpired both baseball and remain vigilant for any possible play.” softball, having worked at the 2011 Cal Ripken 10- Espinosa has given 17 years of his life to umpiring Year-Old World Series and 013 Cal Ripken Major/70 these games. And despite the stressful workload he World Series, as well as the 2010 Babe Ruth Softball has handled over those years, he looks at his overall 16U World Series and the 2012 Babe Ruth Softball experience as a positive one. 12U World Series. “I’ve been fortunate to officiate in leagues and But even with all of that work as an umpire, Espinosa tournaments with strong leadership and as a result, still does much more than that. He serves as General my umpiring experience has been very positive,”: Manager for Frontier Communications’ eastern West Espinosa said. “On the tournament trail, emotions Virginia operations as a member of the House of run high, but I’ve found that if you properly prepare, Delegates for the West Virginia Legislature. treat participants with respect, set clear expectations regarding game conduct, hustle and take advantage Espinosa hasn’t let any of that get in the way of his of the opportunities to learn from your fellow umpiring though as he served as UIC for the 2014 umpires, it can be an extremely rewarding Babe Ruth Softball 12U World Series in Alachua, experience.” VOLUME 3, ISSUE 1 PAGE 10

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 What impact did the Babe Ruth League program have on your life?  Any words of wisdom for our future alum?  Do you have a humorous or touching memory from your time in Babe Ruth?

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“Classmates” Celebrate 50 Years!

Half A Century and Still Going Strong!

The Babe Ruth League Alumni Association is proud to salute and recognize the following leagues who celebrated their 50th Anniversary with Babe Ruth League in 2014. Special thanks to these “classmates” for providing 50 years of great memories and 1964—2014 good times for the residents of their communities. We look forward to having them on our team for the next 50 years and beyond!

Keene Babe Ruth League (New Hampshire) Matthews Park AA Babe Ruth League (Alabama) Crystal Coast Babe Ruth League (Eastern North Carolina) Havre Babe Ruth League (Montana) Torrington Area Babe Ruth League (Wyoming) Wheatland Babe Ruth League (Wyoming) South Reno Babe Ruth League (Nevada) Murray Babe Ruth League (Utah)

Answers To Brain Teasers appear Brain Teasers—Do You Know the Answer at the bottom of the page

1. What did Babe Ruth, Rogers, Hornsby, and Willie 8. Can you tell what this is a picture of? Mays all do in their first major league at-bats? 2. Whose 1996 single to center, in his first regular season at-bat, was the first hit by a Red Sox pitcher in 24 years? 3. Who was the winningest active major league baseball manager before he retired in 1996? 4. What clan consisting of Ray, Bob and Bret became the first three- generation family to play major league baseball? 5. What can travel around the world while staying in a corner? 6. Forward I am heavy, but backward I am not. What am I? 7. How can you throw a ball as hard as you can and have it come back to you, even if it doesn’t bounce off anything? There is nothing attached to it, and no one else catches or throws it back to you.

The Babe Ruth League Alumni Association is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) Organization. Whenever you give a donation to the Alumni Association, you will be able to make a tax deduction when you file your Babe Ruth League taxes. Donating to the Babe Ruth League Alumni Association can help you make a difference for a Alumni Association worthy cause and help you achieve tax benefits at 1770 Brunswick Pike the same time. If you wish to make a financial P. O. Box 5000 contribution, please make the check payable to the Trenton, NJ 08638 Babe Ruth League Alumni Association and mail to www.baberuthleague.org P. O. Box 5000, Trenton, NJ 08638. Phone 609.695.1434 Fax 609.695.2505 Email [email protected] Follow the Babe Ruth Alumni Association on Facebook Diamond Legacy Editors Theresa Cleary, Trenton, New Jersey Owen Kaufman, Mound Ridge, Kansas ®2014 BRL Alumni Association All Rights Reserved

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