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1977 Willie McCovey Career #470 Home Run Basebal

Currency:USD Category:Sports - Cards & Fan Shop / Sports - Game Used Memorabilia Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD
1977 Willie McCovey Career #470 Home Run Basebal
<B>1977 Willie McCovey Career #470 Home Run Baseball.</B></I> The man whose proficiency with directing home runs over the right field wall at Candlestick earned him naming rights of AT&T Park's "McCovey Cove" recorded his 470th round-tripper when his Louisville Slugger met with this ONL (Feeney) ball. It derives from the collection of San Francisco Giants catcher Mike Sadek (1973-81), who was able to grab the sphere when it bounded into the bullpen where Sadek was at work. Sadek's bold markered "#470" appears opposite the panel he notated "5-1-77, Willie McCovey's 470th Homerun vs. Larry Christiansen & Phillies." A third panel holds the slugger's inscription, "To my Friend Mike, Best Wishes, Willie McCovey." The inscription projects at a strength of 7/10, and the ball shows fine use from its historic flight. Included is a signed letter of provenance from Sadek. Home run balls from members of the 500 Club are highly desirable, and the fine provenance of this example makes it particularly appealing. <I>LOA from PSA/DNA (autograph). LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph).</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Balls, Pucks, etc., Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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