The jersey worn by baseball legend Babe Ruth in Game 3 of the 1932 World Series has sold at auction for $24.12 million after hours of bidding.
of Jersey Ruth reportedly wore it when he hit his famous “Called Shot” home run for the New York Yankees against the Chicago Cubs in the fifth inning off Cubs pitcher Charlie Root.
The incident has been the subject of much speculation for years, and while video footage exists of Ruth pointing at the outfield, it is unclear whether he was gesturing to the fans or promising a home run.
“The legend of Babe Ruth and the myth and mystery surrounding his ‘Cold Shot’ all come together.”
Because the incident is legendary, it will not be an issue at auction; its true value will depend on an appraisal. To prove the jersey’s value, two photos from Getty Images and a photo from the Chicago Daily News were used, which showed Ruth, teammate Lou Gehrig, and manager Joe McCarthy in the dugout at Chicago’s Wrigley Field on the day in question.
Certification caused bids to skyrocket, The Washington Post The six-hour bidding war reportedly ended around 5:30 a.m. ET.
“It’s an honor and a privilege to work with this incredible piece of American history, and we’re proud that it will join one of the greatest private collections in the world,” said Chris Ivey, director of sports auction house Heritage. “This is essentially the Mona Lisa.”
“The large auction attendance and record-breaking bid price make it clear that astute collectors are in no doubt about what this Ruth jersey is and what it represents. The legend of Babe Ruth and the myth and mystery surrounding his ‘Called Shot’ combine in this special artifact,” he added.
This is the first time the jersey has been sold at auction in 19 years, and it has an estimated price of $30 million. Clearly, the auctioneers are aiming for a record day, and that record is… Mickey Mantle Topps Rookie Card It is expected to sell in 2022 for $12.6 million.
Among the high-value memorabilia items sold were the soccer jersey worn by Diego Maradona in his 1986 “Hand of God” goal, which sold for $9.3 million, and a 100-year-old Honus Wagner baseball card locked in a safe, which sold for $7.25 million.
The jersey worn by Michael Jordan in Game 1 of the 1998 NBA Finals also sold for $10.1 million in 2022.
The name of the winning bidder in the $24 million Ruth auction was not disclosed.
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