25-08-2024 18:43 via theguardian.com

Babe Ruth’s ‘called shot’ jersey from 1932 World Series sells for record $24.1m

Jersey, worn by baseball player in his final home run in the series, is most expensive sports collectible sold at auctionThe jersey that the legendary baseball player Babe Ruth wore when he “called the shot” – and batted a home run – during game 3 of the 1932 World Series has sold for a record-setting $24.1m (£18.1m) with Heritage Auctions.The sale makes the jersey the most expensive sports collectible to ever be sold at auction. The jersey in question, belonging to
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