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cigarman44
10-20-2010, 06:46 PM
This past weekend I worked out a deal to add Rick Ankiel's "...biggest homer of my career by far." ball to my collection. Only the second post season splash hit in the history of the park and Rick's only playoff homer and possibly last hit as a Brave. It was retrieved by the same man that caught Bonds 660 and 661.

Only question is whether to get it signed or not.

Between the ball, my USA jersey and rookie year glove, I'm not sure which is my favorite!

Of course I won't have it in hand until it is paid off!

I found a great pic to frame with it. Enjoy!
LastingsMilledge85
10-20-2010, 06:54 PM
Incredible, how where you able to get the ball and find out who retrieved it and such?
lakeerie92
10-20-2010, 06:58 PM
Great pick up! I got to talk to Rick for a bit after the NLDS game 4 loss. He is a nice guy and I would like to see him come back next season, but unfortunately he won't be back.
cigarman44
10-20-2010, 07:07 PM
I seen it posted in a Braves forum that he had the ball and had it up at auction with a pretty high reserve. Shot an offer and he accepted. He tried to get it signed before the Braves left town but didn't have any luck.

I'd like to see them bring him back on the cheap if they could. He'll be fighting for part time duty next year. If he doesn't find a job, I guess I'll have his last career HR. Id be ok with that. :D
CollectGU
10-20-2010, 07:18 PM
Do you get a have a notarized letter and photo of the guy holding the ball after retrieving it or anything or something to match up to photos or video of the person retreiving it. Provenance is really important on HR balls.

Dave
cigarman44
10-20-2010, 07:25 PM
Do you get a have a notarized letter and photo of the guy holding the ball after retrieving it or anything or something to match up to photos or video of the person retreiving it. Provenance is really important on HR balls.

Dave


Yes it is coming with a letter from him. I can even photo match his kayak if I need to ;) Not something I plan on selling. The guy has caught many hr's that have brought big bucks. He got 17,000 for Bonds 661. If he's gonna rip me for less than a grand for an Ankiel HR so be it.
Birdbats
10-20-2010, 07:49 PM
Joe, I'd get the Ankiel ball signed. I got Rick to sign the bat he used to hit the HR in his "comeback" game as an outfielder, and I've never regretted it. The team LOA is good, the photo match is better, but the signature and notation is icing on the cake.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w232/birdbats/AnkielHRAug92007.jpg

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w232/birdbats/Ankielsigning2007bat2.jpg
Fnazxc0114
10-20-2010, 07:50 PM
Awesome p/u cigar. I hope he comes back, hes a ball player. Not many guys can say they have done what he has.
cigarman44
10-20-2010, 07:54 PM
Joe, I'd get the Ankiel ball signed. I got Rick to sign the bat he used to hit the HR in his "comeback" game as an outfielder, and I've never regretted it. The team LOA is good, the photo match is better, but the signature and notation is icing on the cake.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w232/birdbats/AnkielHRAug92007.jpg

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w232/birdbats/Ankielsigning2007bat2.jpg


Oh Jeff you never stop teasing me with that bat! :D One day I'll make you an offer you can't refuse!

Im going to get in contact with Rick and tell him what I have. Id like to have it signed "2010 NLDS GW Splash Hit" or something like that.
allstarsplus
10-20-2010, 09:51 PM
If he's gonna rip me for less than a grand for an Ankiel HR so be it.

I think you did great! That price sounds super fair to me given the historic nature of it and the provenance.

What auction did he have it on?
cigarman44
10-20-2010, 09:57 PM
I think you did great! That price sounds super fair to me given the historic nature of it and the provenance.

What auction did he have it on?

Thanks!

He had it on ebay and it didnt get much attention. Not really in the right category. His reserve was 1000 and I gave about half that.
lakeerie92
10-20-2010, 10:14 PM
Not to mention it is the game winning hit from Bobby Cox's last win as a manager.
LastingsMilledge85
10-20-2010, 10:41 PM
I know it doesn't count towards his record, but wasn't Cadahia the manager in that game?
cigarman44
10-20-2010, 10:47 PM
I know it doesn't count towards his record, but wasn't Cadahia the manager in that game?


Yeah Bobby was tossed early. Do you not get the W if you get tossed? Guess I never thought of that.
LastingsMilledge85
10-20-2010, 10:53 PM
Yeah Bobby does get the win, but I think it sort of says something when the only game Atlanta one was when Bobby wasn't there. Anyway, I'm just amazed that you were able to get that ball and talk about luck that the person that retrieved it was selling it. Ankiel hasn't had a spectacular career, and I could certainly say the same about my guy, but wow that was a pivotal moment in Ankiel's career and you get to have a part in it now. It really is just awesome.
cigarman44
10-20-2010, 10:53 PM
I know it doesn't count towards his record, but wasn't Cadahia the manager in that game?


I read that wrong. I thought you were saying Bobby didnt get credited with the W if he got tossed.
flota89
10-20-2010, 11:10 PM
Why for some reason did I think when Rick hit that home run you would end up with it somehow. :D Awesome pick-up!
AutographAddiction
10-21-2010, 05:17 PM
Why for some reason did I think when Rick hit that home run you would end up with it somehow. :D Awesome pick-up!

I knew he would get it somehow, I just knew.
lehmsbobby
10-21-2010, 06:16 PM
In the new York timers today there is an article about the guy you bought the ball from and states that the ankiel went for 600 on eBay
Rob L
10-21-2010, 06:23 PM
In the new York timers today there is an article about the guy you bought the ball from and states that the ankiel went for 600 on eBay

Here it is:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/21/sports/baseball/21cove.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=mccovey%20cove&st=cse
rdeversole
10-21-2010, 08:18 PM
It didn't get past $60 on eBay and it didn't meet the reserve. I was watching and forgot to bid.
cigarman44
10-21-2010, 09:58 PM
Yep. I gave Larry 600 for it once the deal was finalized. Once I seen it didnt hit the reserve I sent him an offer like I said before.
cigarman44
10-21-2010, 10:15 PM
Here it is:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/21/sports/baseball/21cove.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=mccovey%20cove&st=cse

Thanks for the link. Wish he would have mentioned my name :D