Rick Ankiel's Game winning splash hit!

[cigarman44]

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]

Incredible, how where you able to get the ball and find out who retrieved it and such?

[lakeerie92]

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]

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.

[CollectGU]

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]

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.

[lehmsbobby]

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]

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/sp...%20cove&st=cse

[rdeversole]

It didn't get past $60 on eBay and it didn't meet the reserve. I was watching and forgot to bid.

[cigarman44]

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.