The baseball Freddie Freeman crushed for a grand slam sold for $1.56 million after an intense bidding war that lasted 2.5 hours past the auction deadline.
The bidding escalated rapidly, with an $850,000 offer triggering a 30-minute extension, showing how competitive and passionate sports memorabilia collectors can be.
David Kohler, president of SCP Auctions, described the final bids as 'crazy,' illustrating the excitement surrounding significant sports artifacts like this baseball.
The money from the sale will be life-changing for the family of the 10-year-old boy who caught the ball, highlighting the emotional significance of sports memorabilia.
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