Short answers, pulled from the story.
Babe Ruth hit the called shot on the first of October 1932 during Game 3 of the World Series at Wrigley Field. The New York Yankees played against the Chicago Cubs when tensions were high due to previous conflicts between the teams.
Charlie Root took the mound for the Cubs when Babe Ruth hit the famous home run. Pitcher Guy Bush also interacted with Ruth after two strikes according to public-address announcer Pat Pieper.
Witnesses disagree on whether Babe Ruth pointed toward center field or the Cubs dugout. Some accounts state he pointed to the center-field scoreboard while others claim he gestured toward pitcher Charlie Root.
A 16-mm film by Matt Miller Kandle Sr and another by Harold Warp provide visual evidence but remain inconclusive about the direction of the gesture. Historians and fans continue to debate the actual intent behind the action since no definitive proof exists.
Heritage Auctions sold Babe Ruth's jersey from the 1932 World Series for $24.12 million on the 25th of August 2024. This sale made it the most expensive sports collectible in history surpassing previous records set in 2022.