Babe Ruth’s ‘Called Shot’ World Series Yankees Jersey Sells for Record $24.12M
One bidder paid a pretty penny to acquire a piece of one of the most iconic moments in baseball history.
ESPN’s Dan Hajducky reported the jersey that New York Yankees legend Babe Ruth wore when he “called his shot” in the 1932 World Series went for $24.12 million at auction. It’s the highest price ever for a piece of sports memorabilia.
After touring the country, including a return to Wrigley Field, and six plus hours in extended bidding tonight, Babe Ruth’s ‘Called Shot’ Jersey closes at $24.12 Million to become the world’s most valuable piece of sports memorabilia pic.twitter.com/EuHKB3KicP
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“This is essentially the Mona Lisa,” said Heritage Auctions director of sports auctions Chris Ivy. “It’s s a very mythical moment that crosses over not only in baseball history, but American history, pop culture history. We’re still talking about it 100 years later, which is one of the reasons why I think it’s the most significant piece of sports memorabilia in the world. When it hits that new record, high tide raises all boats. I think more people are going to be interested in this hobby.”