Kenny Rogers Perfect Game Autographed ball

Date1994 July 28

DescriptionWhite leather baseball with red stitching and blue stamps, including "Rawlings," "Official Ball / American League" and "Cushioned Cork Center / RO-A." Sweet spot of the ball has "Texas vs California / 4-0" handwritten in black ink with "Perfect Game / July 28, 1994 / Kenny Rogers" handwritten in black ink on the panel directly below.

Bio/Historical NoteBall used by Kenny Rogers of the Texas Rangers during his perfect game against the California Angels on July 28, 1994. The Rangers defeated the Angels, 4-0, at the Ballpark in Arlington. This was the last no-hitter in Rangers history to date, and the only perfect game in franchise history. Ivan Rodriguez of the Texas Rangers was the catcher and this was one of two no-hitters that he caught during his career.

Object numberB-1994-0113

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Rawlings Sporting Goods Company

Subject Texas Rangers (Baseball team)

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Subject Rogers, Kenny, 1964-

Subject American League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions3 in. diameter

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