Caught by a fan seated in the lower left field stands at Dodger Stadium on Sept. 23, Albert Pujols’ 700th career home run ball sold for $360,000 via Goldin Auctions Saturday night. The MLB authenticated ball generated 33 bids after the auction opened Oct. 25. The winning bidder's name wasn't immediately disclosed. The St. Louis Cardinals … [Read more...] about Albert Pujols’ 700th Home Run Ball Sells at Auction
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Rangers Fan Snares Judge’s 62nd HR Ball; Merchandise, Tickets Hit the Market
There's a new single season American League home run king and no one got hurt chasing the baseball that broke the record. The homer that broke Roger Maris' 61-year-old record came off Texas Rangers pitcher Jesus Tinoco in the first inning of the second game of a doubleheader at Globe Life Field Tuesday night. Grabbing a seat in the bottom row turned out to be a good move … [Read more...] about Rangers Fan Snares Judge’s 62nd HR Ball; Merchandise, Tickets Hit the Market
So Close: Judge’s 61st Home Run Ball Eludes Jays Fans
It wouldn't be a tale for baseball's never ending archive of great stories without a guy named Frankie Lasagna. Baseball history loves its characters, unknowing actors in a living play that never ends. Wednesday night, after several days of anticipation followed by disappointment, Aaron Judge finally hit his record tying 61st home run. The ball sailed toward … [Read more...] about So Close: Judge’s 61st Home Run Ball Eludes Jays Fans
All 3 Home Run Balls from Braves World Series Clincher Will Be Sold
Three memorable home run balls, all with interesting stories from the sixth and deciding game of the 2021 World Series behind them, are headed to the auction block. The Atlanta Braves’ 7-0 rout in Game 6 clinched the title and home runs by Jorge Soler, Freddie Freeman and Dansby Swanson were the difference. All three wound up in the hands of fans—two inside Minute Maid … [Read more...] about All 3 Home Run Balls from Braves World Series Clincher Will Be Sold
Soler Series Home Run Ball Could Be Worth Six Figures to Ballpark Neighbor
It's a little like those old stories of titanic home run blasts that roll over the street behind the outfield walls of Wrigley Field and into the neighborhood. Dave Kingman hit one such legendary long ball back in the day. Tuesday night, Jorge Soler belted a similar moon shot--this one a little more important than a mid-May afternoon game in Chicago. Now, that … [Read more...] about Soler Series Home Run Ball Could Be Worth Six Figures to Ballpark Neighbor
Tom Brady’s 600th TD Pass Football Would Have Been Worth A Small Fortune
The broadcasters and writers knew it. Fans who'd been paying attention to Tom Brady's career stats knew it. Brady's teammate Mike Evans was apparently not clued in to the fact that his quarterback was closing in non 600 career touchdown passes. Brady hits Mike Evans for his 600th career passing TD 🐐 (via @NFL)pic.twitter.com/W7AmajYOYm — SportsCenter … [Read more...] about Tom Brady’s 600th TD Pass Football Would Have Been Worth A Small Fortune
Cabrera’s 500th Home Run Ball Won’t Reach Auction Market
Miguel Cabrera’s 500th home run ball won’t be coming to your favorite auction company. Fortunately for the Detroit Tigers and their future Hall of Famer, the ball landed in friendly territory. Cabrera reached the milestone with a blast off Steve Matz of the Blue Jays at Toronto’s Rogers Centre Sunday afternoon. The 28th player in MLB history to hit 500 home … [Read more...] about Cabrera’s 500th Home Run Ball Won’t Reach Auction Market
Notes: Curry, Durant Playoff Jerseys Bring Bring $; Fan to Give Pujols Milestone Ball; Hobby Shop Video
The jersey Steph Curry wore to set the record for the most three-point baskets in playoff history sold for $97,790 late last week through NBA Auctions. The jersey was worn last month in the Golden State Warriors' Round 1, Game 1 series with the L.A. Clippers when Curry reached 386 career three-pointers to set the new mark. Curry connected on eight … [Read more...] about Notes: Curry, Durant Playoff Jerseys Bring Bring $; Fan to Give Pujols Milestone Ball; Hobby Shop Video
Goldin Auctions: Bonds Will Sign 762nd Home Run Ball
The winning bidder for Barry Bonds’ last home run ball will now have the option to add something to it: Bonds’ autograph. Bonds has agreed to sign and inscribe the ball that’s being offered as lot #61 in the current Goldin Auctions’ catalog. The high bid as of Monday afternoon was $160,000 with the auction scheduled to run through Saturday. In August 2007, … [Read more...] about Goldin Auctions: Bonds Will Sign 762nd Home Run Ball
Notes: Story Behind Great Great Grandpa’s Card; Signed NBA All-Star Jersey Auction; Kid Gives Milestone HR Back
It's one of only three known to exist, which stands to reason when you realize it's nearly 160 years old. There's also a pretty good story behind the 1860 Brooklyn Atlantics CDV that sold for $180,000 late Thursday night through Heritage Auctions. It was nearly cast aside after a death in the family. You can read the story at … [Read more...] about Notes: Story Behind Great Great Grandpa’s Card; Signed NBA All-Star Jersey Auction; Kid Gives Milestone HR Back