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What happened during Babe Ruth’s famous called-shot home run in the 1932 World Series?
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Babe Ruth
When he joined the New York Yankees in 1920, Babe Ruth embarked on a home-run hitting campaign that would transform baseball and establish a record that would stand for nearly four decades.
During the third game of the 1932 World Series against the Chicago Cubs, Babe Ruth produced one of the most legendary moments in baseball history, known as his "called shot" home run.12
While Ruth was at the plate, he was being heckled by the Cubs bench. According to the story, Ruth responded by pointing his finger toward the center-field bleachers. On the very next pitch, he hit the ball precisely into that spot. It is important to note, however, that the accuracy of this account remains in doubt to this day.12