Babe Ruth's “Called Shot” jersey will fetch a record $30 million at auction

The jersey worn by New York Yankees legend Babe Ruth during his iconic “Called Shot” home run in the 1932 World Series is expected to fetch a staggering $30 million at auction this month If successful, this would make it the most expensive shirt ever sold. The infamous “Called Shot” has been a subject of debate and fascination for nearly a century, with controversy surrounding whether Ruth was actually aiming for a specific spot on the field before hitting his fifth-inning home run.

The jersey, a No. 3 in road gray, has been authenticated twice and can be paired with two photos from Getty Images and a third from The Chicago Daily News. The auction, scheduled for August 23-25, will also feature other historic sports memorabilia, including one of Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls “Last Dance” jerseys and a signed, game-used baseball bat Jackie Robinson.

Ruth's illustrious baseball career spanned 22 seasons, during which he hit 714 home runs and won seven World Series titles. Although best known for his time with the New York Yankees, Ruth also won three of his World Series titles with the Boston Red Sox. He was one of the five inaugural members elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936.

A Babe Ruth New York Yankees jersey from 1928-1930 previously set the record for the most expensive piece of sports memorabilia ever sold at auction, fetching $5.64 million in 2019. However, this upcoming auction could break this record The “Called Shot” jersey has been described as the most important piece of American sports memorabilia to come up for auction in decades. With its rich history and enduring mythology, it is expected to become the most expensive sports collectible ever to go to auction.