Babe Ruth

Babe Ruth’s ‘Called Shot’ Jersey Fetches More Than Your House!

This Babe Ruth jersey just sold for a staggering $24.1 million! Is that more than your house?

More than seven-and-a-half decades after his legendary exploits on the baseball field, Babe Ruth continues to break records, this time off the field! This past Sunday, a jersey worn by the ‘Great Bambino’ during his famous ‘called shot’ in the 1932 World Series sold for an astounding $24.1 million at auction. This remarkable event marked a historic moment not just for sports enthusiasts but for collectors and investors alike, rooting the legend of Babe Ruth deeper into the annals of baseball history.

This iconic jersey, showcasing Ruth's prowess during his final series with the New York Yankees, set a new record for the most expensive piece of sports memorabilia ever sold. Baseball fans remember that day in 1932 when Ruth famously pointed to the center field, as if calling his home run shot, before he clobbered the ball into the stands. How's that for confidence? The auction featured fierce bidding with collectors worldwide eager to grab a piece of this unique baseball history.

Isn't it ironic that a shirt worn by a man who could knock you out with a heavy bat would eventually weigh a ton in terms of monetary value? Ruth’s jersey surpassed the previous record of $9.3 million, set by another piece of baseball memorabilia. The jersey's sale is a testament to Ruth's enduring legacy in the sport of baseball, which continues to resonate through generations, and of course, attracts deep-pocketed collectors.

As we raise our glasses (or baseball bats) to the Great Bambino, let’s remember some fun facts! Did you know that Babe Ruth started his career as a pitcher before becoming one of baseball’s greatest sluggers? And here’s another interesting tidbit: Ruth hit 714 home runs during his career, a record that stood for 39 years before being broken by Hank Aaron! Talk about having a solid legacy! And while $24.1 million may seem like a lot for a piece of cloth, this jersey is a fitting tribute to a man whose spirit remains eternally stitched into the fabric of baseball history.