Jay's Chicago
The Called Shot
Clip: Season 2013 | 4m 34s
The controversy behind Babe Ruth's 1932 World Series called shot.
When Babe Ruth raised his arm before hitting a home run during Game 3 of the 1932 World Series, he probably didn’t realize that he’d spark a controversy that would be debated for decades. Did he call the shot?
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Jay's Chicago
The Called Shot
Clip: Season 2013 | 4m 34s
When Babe Ruth raised his arm before hitting a home run during Game 3 of the 1932 World Series, he probably didn’t realize that he’d spark a controversy that would be debated for decades. Did he call the shot?
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