The jersey Babe Ruth wore when he called his shot during the 1932 World Series, hitting a home run to center field, sold at auction early Sunday for over $24 million.

Heritage Auctions said the New York Yankee slugger’s jersey went for a record-breaking $24.12 million after a bidding war that lasted over six hours when it went on the block in Dallas. The buyer wishes to remain anonymous, Heritage said.

The jersey sold for more than fellow Yankee Mickey Mantle's 1952 rookie card, which the auction house sold for $12.6 million in 2022{ai:summary}<p>In a dimly lit room in Dallas, a piece of baseball history went under the hammer on Sunday. The jersey worn by Babe Ruth during his famous "called shot" sold for a staggering $24.12 million, setting a new record as bidders fought for a slice of the past.</p><p>The identity of the buyer remains shrouded in mystery, but the echoes of Ruth's legend linger, a testament to the game's enduring allure. #culture</p>

Babe Ruth’s 'called shot' jersey sells at auction for over $24 million

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