Spring Premier Auction 2013
Wed, Apr 10, 2013 08:00PM EDT - Mon, Apr 29, 2013 12:00AM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 907
RICHIE ALLEN'S 108TH CAREER HOME BASEBALL HIT IN 1967
Sold for
$480
Sold Price includes BP
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| $200 | $25 |
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| $10,000 | $1,000 |
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| $500,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
| $1,500,000 | $150,000 |
Dick Allen stepped up to the plate at Chicagos Old Comiskey Park in the top of the first inning on August 12th 1967 with two men on base and launched a pitch from Joe Neikro high far and deep for his 19th home run of the 1967 season and the 108th of his career. This is the official ONL (Giles) ball attributed to that clout. A printed side panel notation reads #19 Richie Allen 108th Career Homer August 12th 1967 in blue ball point. Additionally the number 44 is written on the sweet spot. The balls shows appropriate soiling from game use.
During and after his tumultuous career there were people who called Dick Allen the best hitter of his time and his peak performances are undeniable: seven All Star appearances six times hitting over .300 twice leading the league in OBP seven times being in the top three in the league in slugging twice a home run leader and second in home runs twice and three times the league leader in Adjusted OPS (OPS+) - as well as three other times in the top three in the league. As time goes by the strength of Allens performance may be easier to recall than the many controversies that he engendered and his Hall of Fame credibility will shine through.
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