whats the value of a 2005 World series game used ball

[PALEHOSE1]

Re: whats the value of a 2005 World series game used ball

I have bunting too I don't remember if it was stated for a specific game Ill have to look it up. I have 3rd base from game 1 at the cell, a Champagne bottle (MLB), Joey Cora's uniform (his LOA) and a few other items. As a Sox fan these memories are going to have to get us through the next few lean years......

[stasman]

Re: whats the value of a 2005 World series game used ball

I would love to see other 2005 items?

My then 11 year old son caught the last out of the 4th inning at game 2. Our seats were behind the 1st base (Astros dugout) and after Crede grounded out to 3rd base, 1B Lance Berkman lined (not tossed) the ball into the stands which was caught by my son who was running toward the dugout (as was his habit back then) as the players left the field.

He gave me the ball later that evening saying " I know how much this means to you"

The way I look at it I'm just holding it for him for a while, I will give the ball back to him and its my hope that the ball will always be in the family.
Obviously there is no LOA / hologram but I don't need it.

Would love to buy a ball from another WS 2005 game.

I have the red white and blue bunting that was hanging in the stadium during game 2. MLB authenticated.

[stasman]

Re: whats the value of a 2005 World series game used ball

I would love to see other 2005 items?

My then 11 year old son caught the last out of the 4th inning at game 2. Our seats were behind the 1st base (Astros dugout) and after Crede grounded out to 3rd base, 1B Lance Berkman lined (not tossed) the ball into the stands which was caught by my son who was running toward the dugout (as was his habit back then) as the players left the field.

He gave me the ball later that evening saying " I know how much this means to you"

The way I look at it I'm just holding it for him for a while, I will give the ball back to him and its my hope that the ball will always be in the family.
Obviously there is no LOA / hologram but I don't need it.

Would love to buy a ball from another WS 2005 game.

I have the red white and blue bunting that was hanging in the stadium during game 2. MLB authenticated.

[PALEHOSE1]

Re: whats the value of a 2005 World series game used ball

I would love to see other 2005 items?

My then 11 year old son caught the last out of the 4th inning at game 2. Our seats were behind the 1st base (Astros dugout) and after Crede grounded out to 3rd base, 1B Lance Berkman lined (not tossed) the ball into the stands which was caught by my son who was running toward the dugout (as was his habit back then) as the players left the field.

He gave me the ball later that evening saying " I know how much this means to you"

The way I look at it I'm just holding it for him for a while, I will give the ball back to him and its my hope that the ball will always be in the family.
Obviously there is no LOA / hologram but I don't need it.

Would love to buy a ball from another WS 2005 game.

[sox83cubs84]

Re: whats the value of a 2005 World series game used ball

This thread is making me want to start a new thread to show off our 2005 WS stuff. Perhaps I will do so this evening!

I like this idea.

Dave M.

[stasman]

Re: whats the value of a 2005 World series game used ball

This thread is making me want to start a new thread to show off our 2005 WS stuff. Perhaps I will do so this evening!

That would be cool..I've got some awesome items

[sandknit]

Re: whats the value of a 2005 World series game used ball

This thread is making me want to start a new thread to show off our 2005 WS stuff. Perhaps I will do so this evening!

[Tlewi11]

Re: whats the value of a 2005 World series game used ball

It's a different ball. The one the OP mentioned is not MLB authenticated with a sticker. The one pictured is authenticated. It was taken out of play at some point during the game. That's when an MLB employee applies the sticker.

In the last few years, they even put the exact pitch/ play the ball was associated with, but back in 2005, that was not the case.

[Juicyfruit66]

Re: whats the value of a 2005 World series game used ball

Im confused though, i know mlb autbenticators put stickers on balls in field but in this case it went from batboy to the guy in stands.....so when would sticker have gone on it? The ball was fouled off by Paul Konerko ( who later that game hit a grand slam) in the third inning and tossed by the batboy to the owners father and they kept the ball in the family since.

[Tlewi11]

Re: whats the value of a 2005 World series game used ball

I have watched the game on DVD so many times trying to figure out which play/pitch might have been the one to cause the specific markings. Maybe if it was HD back then, but standard tv makes it just too hard!

[Tlewi11]

Re: whats the value of a 2005 World series game used ball

None of the balls have specific plays associated to them. They all are generic, just stating "game used baseball".

[stasman]

Re: whats the value of a 2005 World series game used ball

I have an MLB authenticated ball from game 4. Got it about 6 years ago and paid $800. As you said, there aren't many out there. Almost all of them are probably locked away in permanent collections, so very hard to judge what a good price is for one.

What did MLB state on their page about your ball? Any details of its use?

[stasman]

Re: whats the value of a 2005 World series game used ball

25...I have never seen one for sale.

[Tlewi11]

Re: whats the value of a 2005 World series game used ball

If anyone is interested, the range of MLB authentication numbers for used 2005 Game 4 balls are MR590654 - MR590678. That makes 25 total balls from Game 4.

[stasman]

Re: whats the value of a 2005 World series game used ball

No. They have MLB authenticators at every baseball field...they administer the holograms after the item is used and enter it into their databases.