Does it matter if Babe Ruth 'called shot' in 1932 World Series? His jersey sells for $24 million

Babe Ruth's New York Yankees jersey from his supposed "called shot" home run in the 1932 World Series sold for $24 million, setting new records in sports memorabilia.

The jersey is considered the "most significant piece of American sports memorabilia ever offered at auction," and sold almost double the previous record for collectibles.

Historical reviews of the "called shot" moment have questioned its accuracy, yet the lore surrounding the event continues to captivate and drive high valuation of related memorabilia.

The jersey's journey began when Ruth gifted it to a friend in Florida post-retirement, remaining in private collections until its record-breaking auction.

Read at Los Angeles Times