I stopped collecting auto baseballs a few years ago - but I recently picked up some - David Ortiz (in person), Phil Rizzuto "Holy Cow" and a Ken Griffey Jr '95 All Star game ball.
I was fortunate enough to meet Ortiz this spring at a hotel in NYC. He invited me to come up to Boston for a game vs. the Yankees in August. His agent hooked me up with a tour of the stadium/green monster. David met with me for a few minutes in the dugout for a quick chat. Seriously, the nicest man. He signed a ball for me too.
The Rizzuto and Griffey I got at an antique store in New Hampshire. Not too far from Boston. The dealer was selling all his baseball stuff. Each ball was priced under $100 - I have never seen a griffey all star game ball. thought it was unique.
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I was fortunate enough to meet Ortiz this spring at a hotel in NYC. He invited me to come up to Boston for a game vs. the Yankees in August. His agent hooked me up with a tour of the stadium/green monster. David met with me for a few minutes in the dugout for a quick chat. Seriously, the nicest man. He signed a ball for me too.
The Rizzuto and Griffey I got at an antique store in New Hampshire. Not too far from Boston. The dealer was selling all his baseball stuff. Each ball was priced under $100 - I have never seen a griffey all star game ball. thought it was unique.
Collecting: Bryce Harper, Cal Ripken Jr, Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris and Ted Williams.
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