that Ruth had "called his shot" (like a pool shark), and thus the legend was born. Ruth, ever aware of his larger-than-life public image, was quick to confirm the story once he got wind of it. Conflicting testimony and inconclusive film footage have placed that moment high up in the realm of baseball legend. Notes References 1932 World Series by Baseball Almanac External links Audio – Babe Ruth's Comment's on His Called Shot World Series World Series New York Yankees postseason Chicago Cubs postseason World Series World Series 1930s in Chicago World Series World Series Sports competitions in New York City Sports competitions in Chicago 1930s in the Bronx