Babe Ruth jersey worn during 1932 World Series 'Called Shot' home run could fetch up to $30M at auction

The jersey worn by New York Yankees legend Babe Ruth during his infamous 'Called Shot' home run could haul in millions at auction. 

The historic piece of pricey memorabilia, which was worn during the 1932 World Series, is expected to fetch up to $30million. 

The 'Great Bambino' infamously stepped up to the plate during Game 3 of the championship series against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, and gestured toward the outfield before hitting the next pitch over the wall.

It came to be known as the 'Called Shot,' and has been recreated countless times in TV, film, and by players around the world. 

The memorabilia site handling the auction already has a bid for the jersey set at a stunning $14.1 million. 

The jersey worn by Babe Ruth during his infamous 'Called Shot' homer could fetch $30m

The historic piece of pricey memorabilia was worn during the 1932 World Series

'In the realm of sports collectibles, this is the greatest sports collectible of all time,' Chris Ivy of Heritage Auctions told CBS on Wednesday. 

Ruth, who won seven World Series titles and hit 714 home runs during his career, gave the jersey to one of his golfing pals in Florida as a retirement gift. 

The man's daughter sold the jersey in the 1990s for more than $975,000.

'People said that the buyer was nuts for paying a million dollars for, you know, an old baseball jersey. But at the end of this auction, he's gonna be looking like a very smart man,' Ivy said. 

During Game 3, Ruth gestured toward the outfield before hitting the pitch over the wall

Ruth won seven World Series titles and hit 714 home runs during his storied career

The jersey, which was put on display at Wrigley Field over the summer, still bears several stains, which Ruth's granddaughter, Linda Ruth Tosetti, theorized could be from mustard.

'I'm sure he had his hot dogs, and he needed to have them throughout the game,' Tosetti said. 

Almost a century on from the iconic home run, it remains unclear whether Ruth really predicted it. 

Ivy added, 'I think every kid that's played baseball has, you know, swung the bat, pointed to the bleachers and said, "This next one is going over the wall."'