The iconic jersey worn by Babe Ruth when he famously called his shot during the 1932 World Series is set to be auctioned by Heritage Auctions in Dallas with an estimated value of up to $30 million. The historic moment occurred during Game 3 of the Yankees-Cubs series at Wrigley Field, where Ruth made a pointing gesture before hitting a home run to centerfield off Cubs pitcher Charlie Root. This significant event marked Ruth’s last World Series appearance and his final home run in the series.
The jersey was passed down to one of Ruth’s golfing buddies in Florida in the 1940s and remained in their family until the early 1990s when it was sold to a collector. It was later auctioned in 2005 for $940,000 and has now surfaced at Heritage Auctions for a new bidding opportunity. The significance of tying this item to Ruth’s most important moment in baseball history adds to its appeal for collectors.
In a previous auction, a road jersey from Ruth’s 1928-30 era fetched $5.64 million, showing the continued demand for memorabilia connected to the baseball legend. Ruth’s family has also contributed to the market by selling items linked to the iconic player. The upcoming auction of the jersey from the 1932 World Series moment is expected to draw significant interest from collectors and sports enthusiasts looking to own a piece of baseball history.
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