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
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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
Let’s Make a Deal: Glyber Torres’ 1st Home Run Ball Secured
Top big league prospects are 2-for-2 in getting their potentially valuable first home run baseballs back from fans. Late last month, number one prospect Ronald Acuna's first big league homer was caught by an Atlanta card shop employee who traveled to Cincinnati to watch him play. Friday night, the game's fifth best youngster, 21-year-old Gleyber Torres of the Yankees hit a … [Read more...] about Let’s Make a Deal: Glyber Torres’ 1st Home Run Ball Secured
Memorable Road Trip: Georgia Card Shop Employee Snares Acuna’s 1st Home Run Ball
Luckily for Joe Webster, there isn't a lot of demand for Cincinnati Reds tickets these days, especially not in the outfield. The Atlanta area college student was so excited about Ronald Acuna's promotion to the Braves roster that he drove all night to Ohio and got himself a prime seat to watch the 19-year-old phenom play. He had the day off from his part-time job at … [Read more...] about Memorable Road Trip: Georgia Card Shop Employee Snares Acuna’s 1st Home Run Ball
WATCH: Fan Gives Pujols 600th Home Run Ball
It could have been worth a big payday, maybe as much as $100,000, but Angels fan Scott Steffel opted to turn Albert Pujols' 600th home run ball back to the man who hit it. Pujols reached the milestone late Saturday night, becoming the ninth player to reach 600 and the first to do it with a grand slam. Here's some video shot from the bleachers, just steps … [Read more...] about WATCH: Fan Gives Pujols 600th Home Run Ball