The ultimate Yankees novelty item wish list

 

Given that Babe’s “called shot” jersey is up for auction at an astounding $12.6 million, what Yankees memorabilia would be the most desirable to own?

In one area where they are constantly felt, the Yankees are in control: the memorabilia market. Last week, Babe Ruth’s “called shot” World Series jersey from Game 3 of the 1932 season brought almost $24 million at auction. Mickey Mantle’s 1952 Topps rookie card set a world record for sports memorabilia when it sold for $12.6 million in 2022.

As the Yankee legends continue to raise the bar for the sports memorabilia industry, let’s take a look at some objects that, while they would not fetch millions of dollars at auction, would certainly be treasured by Yankee supporters. I didn’t want to include obvious jerseys, baseballs, and bats from significant events; there are some things that might not be considered classic sports collectibles but would make excellent