A unique Paul Skenes baseball card has been sold for $ 1.11 million after a two -week auction.
There were a total of 64 offers in Skenes debut patch cardthat is autograph and contains a patch that was on the pitcher’s shirt for his announced debut in the big leagues In May.
The final price announced by Fanatics Collect on Thursday night included a 20%buyer cousin. The buyer was not identified. Fanatics collected plans to donate your income income to the Fire La.
Skenes, 22, is scheduled to win $ 875,000, while in the big leagues this year with Pittsburgh pirates.
The card trip in recent months has generated the type of buzz typically reserved for iconic collectibles with the Hall of Fame Honus Wagner, Mickey Mantle and Ken Griffey Jr.
He Debut patch cards They are presented at the topps chrome update. There were 91 in the first year in 2023 and 251 last year.
Although the cards have attracted the attention of some young main players and collectors of a lifetime equally, most care has focused on the particular Skenes card.
A combination of skenes stardom flourishing, the considerable scope of his girlfriend, gymnast/influencer of Lsu Livvy Dunne and a Offer the head of the head made to the pirates Hoping to ensure the card fed the exaggeration for one of the one of the collectibles.
Was claimed by an 11 -year -old boy In the Los Angeles area after discovering the redemption code for the Skenes card in a package that he received as part of a Christmas gift. He declined the offer of the pirates and, on the other hand, delivered the card to Fanatics Collect, which has given him the “Gove White” service during the last two months.
Skenes was voted as the Novate of the Year of the National League After 11-3 with an effectiveness of 1.96 in 23 openings for Pittsburgh last year. The right -hander is scheduled to start for pirates The Opening Day Next week.
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