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The Ball That Drove Pete Rose in After Tying Cobb's Record
On September 8, 1985, Pete Rose tied Ty Cobb's longstanding hits record as his Reds played the Cubs in Chicago. In the fifth inning of that game (which would ultimately end tied due to darkness in the pre-lights era at Wrigley Field), Rose would single for that 4,191st hit, then score on a home run by Buddy Bell. This official National League (Feeney) Ball features a mighty scuff from where it was struck. The ball was purchased directly from the lucky fan who caught it in the bleachers that afternoon. A 1985 Topps Buddy Bell card makes up part of the display, and the following is printed on the base: "BUDDY BELL HOME RUN 9/8/85 DROVE IN PETE ROSE AFTER HIT 4191 TO TIE TY COBB." We sold this ball all the way back in 1997, but it's back on the block waiting for your bid.
Past Sports Card, Memorabilia, Non-Sports Card and Collecitble Auction Items
Other past auction items that may be of interest to you.
Circa 1926 Rare Official National League Baseball in Box.
1940's St. Louis Browns Player's Jacket
1974 Jim "Catfish" Hunter Game Worn Glove
1979 Bruce Sutter Game Worn Cap & Spikes
1994 Barry Bonds Game Worn Batting Helmet
2001 Rickey Henderson Game Worn Glove
2001 Rickey Henderson 3,000 Hit Game Worn Batting Helmet
