a record-breaking auction in the world of sports memorabilia a Babe Ruth Jersey just sold for more than $24 million the Jersey was worn during game three of the 1932 World Series it was during that game Ruth pointed to the Outfield bleachers with his Bat before belting a home run for the Yankees the Jersey is now the most expensive piece of sports memorabilia ever sold beating out a Michael Jordan jersey that fetched $10 million