A question to baseball fans (or anyone, I suppose)

[Jack Davenport]

They'd have an easier time getting the Ark Of The Covenant back.

 

[fgsefgs]

If magically given a record base ball I would burn it, piss on it to put out the flames, after letting it burn for a good while, then cut the charred remains up, throw it in the toilet, puke on it and shit on it (making sure to have a very liquid, disgusting shit) then flush it down and I would make sure to record it all so I could post the vid to show to all base ball fans.

 

[Bloodshot Scott]

The problem now with keeping historic sports items,especially in baseball,even if you don't sell it,the government will tax the fuck out of you for owning it.

The guy who got Bond's #73 had to give it up because they were going to tax the shit out of him somewhere in the neighborhood of a $100k.

I also heard that the guy that caught Jeter's 3000 hit,which was also a HR,he gave up the ball in exchange for a bunch of gear like a signed bat,a couple of signed jerseys,game tickets,and maybe something else.If I recall correctly,he is forced to pay taxes on all of that shit too because it supposedly totaled to be about $16k worth of stuff.

You are screwed either way you look at it these days because everyone it trying to put their hands into your pockets.

If that is true that is just disgusting.


Any idea what that Bonds dong sold for? I imagine the most sought after ball in b-ball history would be either Rose's last hit or Aaron's last dong. :2 cents:

 

[Elwood70]

I would have a very, very, very tough time of parting with something like that. I mean, big time. Can you imagine 50 years later being the guy that has Maris' 61st, or Aaron's 715? How about the last pitch that Larson threw in 1956? That would be the ultimate souvenir for the ultimate baseball geek.

There is one ball that I'd love to have above all others in the history of the game, and it can be explained in one word:


"Here."

 

[meesterperfect]

I would auction it off while its hot, meaning immediately.
If the team or player wanted it, they can bid accordingly.........after all they're obviously in the resources to uh,...and there is no reason uh, ....Am I wrong?

 

[StanScratch]

There is one ball that I'd love to have above all others in the history of the game, and it can be explained in one word:


"Here."

OK, I know you are an Orioles fan...so I have narrowed it down to that. The most likely I see is the homer Ripken hit when he broke Gehrig's streak.

 

[luvsemlarge]

The guy who caught Freese's ball the other night was sitting in Section 501. For the sake of arguing, let's just say that seat costs $25 per game, multiplied by 80 home games = $2000. That is a mere pittance to the owner.

I'm sure had he sheepishly requested that seat and the one next to it for life, the owner might just have said ok. So, that would be a grand total of $40,000 the owner eats, because some schmuck returned a very nostalgic piece of Cardinal memorabilia, initially to traded for a single signed team ball.

For the Cardinals ownership, it's a great PR stunt. And, all three parties come out smelling like a rose. Schmuck gets season tickets, player gets the ball back, and the ownership gets great Press coverage.

 

[cindy CD/TV]

The problem now with keeping historic sports items,especially in baseball,even if you don't sell it,the government will tax the fuck out of you for owning it.

The guy who got Bond's #73 had to give it up because they were going to tax the shit out of him somewhere in the neighborhood of a $100k.

I also heard that the guy that caught Jeter's 3000 hit,which was also a HR,he gave up the ball in exchange for a bunch of gear like a signed bat,a couple of signed jerseys,game tickets,and maybe something else.If I recall correctly,he is forced to pay taxes on all of that shit too because it supposedly totaled to be about $16k worth of stuff.

You are screwed either way you look at it these days because everyone it trying to put their hands into your pockets.

For reals? :eek: OK, changed my mind. Fuck the IRS. Given the chance, I would hand the ball back. In Jeter's case, I would demand a couple of hours of quality ALONE time with Minka Kelly (I know they broke up, but that would be my price) :elaugh:

They'd have an easier time getting the Ark Of The Covenant back.

Perhaps not ...
"Asps, very dangerous. YOU go first."

 

[Elwood70]

OK, I know you are an Orioles fan...so I have narrowed it down to that. The most likely I see is the homer Ripken hit when he broke Gehrig's streak.

I'd love to have that one too,but no.

On May 8, 1966, Robinson became the only player ever to hit a home run completely out of Memorial Stadium. Until the Orioles' move to Camden Yards in 1991, a flag labeled "HERE" was flown at the spot where the ball left the stadium.

May 8,1966

 

[Null8008]

I would give the player rights to the first offer, and If he made a good one I'd sell it to him. If not, that shit is going on auction. Either way I'm paying some damn bills.

 

[Smallville22]

Yes