Most valuable sports ball

[Forever Young]

All, I had a question posed to me and not sure I know. WhT is the most valuable ball extant in the sports memorabilia world? I would like your opinion on one we know exists and one in theory. Examples.. Immaculate receipttion, Maris 61st . Wilts 100th pt, babes called shot..ect. Please try to be objective as it relates to value vs what you would like to own for whatever reason. Thanks for your help! Ben

[Runscott]

There was an article recently about 'the catch' football - I think it might be the most valuable football that we 'know' exists. In theory, I would say either the first forward pass ball or a ball from the Army-Notre Dame game in 1913 where the forward pass had it's 'coming out' day, Knute Rockne receiving most of the catches.

I don't know about baseball - just too many theoretical balls that would be huge, and I am not sure what really exists.

[smotan_02]

I agree with Scott, but ill be surprised if anything from the 1913 A-ND game exists.

Here is a ball from the "Win one for the Gipper" game. Any footballs go for a higher amount?

http://http://www.robertedwardauctions.com/auction/2004/712.html

[GKreindler]

I think for baseball, in addition to anything Ruthian, you've gotta really consider Bobby Thomson's home run ball. Still after all of these years, even if the Giants had 'help' from Herman Franks, it's gotta be the most famous home run in baseball history. Russ Hodges' legendary call doesn't hurt that myth either, if you ask me.

But I think your assessment of Ruth's called shot or Maris' 61st are both great contenders. Maybe the Buckner ball? Fisk's homer? Kirk Gibson's? Maybe those are less desirable because they're modern? Or maybe they have even more appeal because there are still plenty of people alive who actually witnessed those moments?

Dammit, I can't decide.

Graig

[Runscott]

A ball from a deliberately botched play during the 1919 World Series?

[Forever Young]

Thank you for your responses. I wanted to see if someone could come up with something bigger than called shot ball that I didn't think of. I posed the question as a good friend of mine asked me for my thought. I thought I would open to the forum. I have what I need(just me)now thank you... Oh.. I need this. That was my quick attempt to quote steve Martin in "the jerk". Thanks again for your responses gents.

[vthobby]

Originally Posted by GKreindler

I think for baseball, in addition to anything Ruthian, you've gotta really consider Bobby Thomson's home run ball. Still after all of these years, even if the Giants had 'help' from Herman Franks, it's gotta be the most famous home run in baseball history. Russ Hodges' legendary call doesn't hurt that myth either, if you ask me.

But I think your assessment of Ruth's called shot or Maris' 61st are both great contenders. Maybe the Buckner ball? Fisk's homer? Kirk Gibson's? Maybe those are less desirable because they're modern? Or maybe they have even more appeal because there are still plenty of people alive who actually witnessed those moments?

Dammit, I can't decide.

Graig

For all of you big sports buffs (meaning EVERYONE on here), you MUST read this book:

"Miracle Ball: My Hunt for the Shot Heard 'Round the World" by Biegel & Peter Thomas Fornatale (Author).

INCREDIBLE true mystery surrounding the "Shot heard round the world".

Peace, mike

PS This is my choice for $$$$$ sports ball.

[71buc]

Originally Posted by vtgmsc

For all of you big sports buffs (meaning EVERYONE on here), you MUST read this book:

"Miracle Ball: My Hunt for the Shot Heard 'Round the World" by Biegel & Peter Thomas Fornatale (Author).

INCREDIBLE true mystery surrounding the "Shot heard round the world".

Peace, mike

PS This is my choice for $$$$$ sports ball.

I completely agree this is a great book. It was made into a documentary as well that is equally entertaining.