Lot Essay
Soiled and game used A.Selig MLB baseball which is attributed to have been hit by Barry Bonds for his 60th home run of the 2001 season. The ball was originally offered within a significant collection of home run baseballs at a 2002 auction with corroborative letter of provenance and related ticket stub that has since been misplaced. After purchase in 2002, the ball was presented to Bonds for signature as displayed on sweet spot in blue ink, "To Allan, God Bless Barry Bonds". Signature and inscription rate 8 out of 10. Although the PED controversy did taint the home run achievements of the early 2000s era let there be no doubt that home run baseballs numbering above 60, of any type, will always be considered in an elite class. The ball is accompanied by a color image of the 2002 catalogue offering with note to specific markings that are identical to the offered baseball. Includes full LOA from PSA/DNA with Bonds hologram affixed: Ball: EX, Signature: NM-MT