Babe Ruth's 1932 Jersey Sells for $24.12 Million

Babe Ruth's iconic jersey, worn during his legendary 'called shot' in Game 3 of the 1932 World Series, has sold for $24.12 million at Heritage Auctions, setting a record for the most expensive piece of sports memorabilia ever sold. The jersey, originally sold in 2005 for $940,000, was authenticated through a process called photo-matching, which significantly increased its value. This sale surpassed the previous records held by a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle baseball card at $12.6 million and Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals jersey at $10.1 million. Despite some controversy over its authenticity from Resolution Photomatching, Heritage Auctions stood by their verification process. This event underscores the enduring significance of Ruth's 'called shot' moment in both sports and American history.