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Old 11-25-2013, 07:15 PM
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Hello everyone.
My name is Dan and on July 3rd of this year I lost my house in the country to fire. We lost our possessions and 14 cats in the fire. We ran a feral cat rescue with which we would trap, spay or neuter, tame and find homes for the cats. It all came from our own pockets. We trapped and tamed over 300 cats in our 18 years out there.
Within the lost possessions was my sportscard and memorabilia collection started in 1965. I lost well over 700,000 cards and autographs along with game used bats and jerseys.
Now, my reason for posting... I had an official American League ball signed by the DiMaggio brothers. THAT was my prized possession. I met Joe in Minneapolis, MN in 1985 and he was nice enough to sign the ball for me. I obtained Dom and Vince through the mail. I sent the ball to Vince last in 1986 and two weeks after sending it off, he passed away. I thought I would never see the ball again. Then, 2 days after he passed, the ball showed up in the mail, SIGNED! It was one of his last autograph requests I'm sure.
I am wondering if anyone out there might know of a similar ball for sale. I have contacted over a dozen of the nation's largest auction houses with no luck. If anyone can help me out, I would be forever grateful.
Thanks for your input in advance!

Dan (rjax)
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Old 11-25-2013, 07:33 PM
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Can you post a picture so we can see the ball and the condition?
Very sorry for what happened.
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Old 11-25-2013, 07:52 PM
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Sorry, the ball was burned in the fire, I did not recover it
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Old 11-25-2013, 07:53 PM
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Very sorry to hear about your situation, Dan.

Very sad to hear about the lose of your fourteen cats and your memorabilia collection.
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Old 11-25-2013, 07:56 PM
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Thank you for your kind words, I appreciate it. It is very hard to accept the situation and move on...but that is what we are trying to do.
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Old 11-26-2013, 06:57 AM
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Very sorry to hear about all that you lost.

In trying to get a new signed ball of the three DiMaggio brothers, please be very careful. There are far more fakes out there of a ball like this than there are real ones.

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Old 11-26-2013, 10:18 PM
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Thanks for the advice, Tom. I would prefer a ball that is PSA/DNA authenticated. We will see if I can even fnd one...
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Old 11-30-2013, 02:56 PM
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Hello Dan
After reading this thread, and seeing no other options for you, I wanted to let you know that a joe, dom and Vince DiMaggio signed ball will be in the goldin auctions catalog auction that begins jan 13 and ends feb 7th
Good luck to you
Ken Goldin
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Old 12-07-2013, 01:15 AM
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God Bless you, Ken! Thank you so much for letting me know about this ball! I will be bidding to win!
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Old 01-09-2014, 07:11 PM
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Well, the search continues. The ball that Mr. Goldin was going to list did not meet the approval of PSA for Vince's sig. So, the ball is not available. Please let me know if ANYONE out there might have a lead as to where I can find another. My time is running out with my insurance company.

Thanks everyone!

Dan
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Old 02-27-2014, 09:58 PM
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Hi collecting family,

I have finally found a DiMaggio ball! It was on ebay a few days ago with the three brothers and a few other older Yankees sigs for $1499.00. I submitted an offer and the seller agreed to it. The ball has JSA certification. The search is over!!!!!!! Thanks to everyone out there once again.

Dan

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Old 02-27-2014, 10:39 PM
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Hi collecting family,

I have finally found a DiMaggio ball! It was on eay a few days ago with the three brothers and a few other older Yankees sigs for $1499.00. I submitted an offer and the seller agreed to it. The ball has JSA certification. The search is over!!!!!!! Thanks to everyone out there once again.

Dan
Awesome, Dan! Post some pictures when you get it in hand.
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Old 03-16-2014, 08:22 PM
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Old 03-17-2014, 01:35 PM
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very nice!
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Old 10-27-2014, 09:58 PM
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Hello again everyone! I have begun a new quest! I am now looking for a 1984 / 1985 Sports Design signed Hank Greenberg card. This set is also known as The Doug West art set. Two series, 1984 and 1985. This is another replacement for one I lost. Anyone know of one for sale?

Dan

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