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1954 GIL HODGES 200TH CAREER HOME RUN BASEBALL WITH PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION (PHOTO MATCH)

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USD 4,000 - USD 6,000

Closed: 7 Dec 2023

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1954 GIL HODGES 200TH CAREER HOME RUN BASEBALL WITH PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION (PHOTO MATCH)

Closed: 7 Dec 2023

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Moderately soiled W.Giles National League baseball as belted by Gil Hodges for is 200th career home run. The milestone home run was hit by Hodges in game played against the New York Giants on August 15, 1954. "200" notated in period blue ink on sweet spot with side panel inscribed, "Aug. 15-1954, 200th Major HR against Mavr Grissom (crossed out and Al Gorman inserted) NY Giants". The ball is accompanied by three original black and wite photographs by Barney Stein picturing Hodges holding the offered baseball. Very uncommon for such milestone baseballs to be accompanied by conclusive photographic authentication materials: EX