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Gary Sheffield bat - 1987
Wanted to share a quick story. I was living in Stockton, California during 1987 and began to really follow minor league baseball. Toward the end of the Stockton Ports season I asked Gary Sheffield if I could have one of his bats, he said sure, gave me one with a slight crack in the handle and autographed it for me. Gary signed the bat in ballpoint pen, a few of my friends thought the signature was difficult to read. I took the bat back to the ballpark a few days later and asked Gary if he would sign the bat again in a Sharpie, he obliged.
I've kept this bat all that time and now that Gary is approaching 500, it's not the most valuable memorabilia I have, but has the most sentimental value.
Even if he doesn't make the HOF and all the roid talk, it's something I'll always treasure.
p.s. I think he had his initials engraved on his teeth.
I've kept this bat all that time and now that Gary is approaching 500, it's not the most valuable memorabilia I have, but has the most sentimental value.
Even if he doesn't make the HOF and all the roid talk, it's something I'll always treasure.
p.s. I think he had his initials engraved on his teeth.
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