What are the most expensive sports memorabilia ever sold?
A collection of the world's most expensive sports memorabilia, including Babe Ruth's 1932 jersey and a rare Michael Jordan-Kobe Bryant card, are displayed on a stage. | Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative
Babe Ruth's jersey from the 1932 World Series game, where he famously pointed to centre field before smashing his legendary "called shot" home run, remains the most expensive collectible. The 2007 Upper Deck Michael Jordan-Kobe Bryant card replaced the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle as the most expensive sports card ever sold in 2025.
This infographic details the top six most expensive sports memorabilia items ever sold, with Babe Ruth's 1932 'Called Shot' jersey leading at a record $24.1 million.
Source: Sportico
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