💸 ‘Called Shot’ jersey sells for record-shattering $24.12 million

As dawn broke Sunday morning, the battle of the bidders at Heritage Auctions fighting for the Babe Ruth “Called Shot” jersey turned into a war of attrition. At around 5:30 a.m. ET, it was finally over: A new record of $24.12 million.

The story of the jersey, from Ruth’s controversial home run to a lost golf bet to modern-day controversy. The full odyssey of the most expensive piece of sports memorabilia in history, only on cllct.  

⚾️ Jackie Robinson 1951 jersey sells for record $5.52 million

Ruth wasn’t the only one shattering records this weekend. A Jackie Robinson jersey attributed to one of his best seasons sold for $5.52 million, besting the previous record for a Robinson gamer by more than $1 million.

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👟 New Balance signing Cooper Flagg should come as no surprise

New Balance’s latest addition of Cooper Flagg, the projected No. 1 NBA Draft pick in 2025, is the company’s latest move exemplifying its new direction.

📺️ WATCH: Babe Ruth ‘Called Shot’ jersey smashes sports memorabilia record

🗞️ Fanatics Collect, CGC on-site grading deal aims for 24-hour turnaround

Fanatics Collect and CGC Cards announced a new partnership Monday that will include on-site grading and what the companies hope will be an industry-leading turnaround time.

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