Roger Clemens 20 Strikeouts ball

Date1996 September 18

DescriptionWhite leather baseball with red stitching and blue stamps, including "Official Ball / American League / Gene A. Budig, Pres.," "Cushioned Cork Center / RO-A" and "Rawlings." Ball is autographed in blue ink on sweet spot "Roger Clemens 21 / 9-18-96 / 20Ks II."

Bio/Historical NoteBaseball used and autographed by Roger Clemens of the Boston Red Sox on September 18, 1996 when he recorded 20 strikeouts against the Detroit Tigers at Tiger Stadium. This tied the Major League record for strikeouts in a game set by Clemens in 1986.

Object numberB-1997-0019

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Rawlings Sporting Goods Company

Subject Clemens, Roger

Subject Boston Red Sox (Baseball team)

Subject American League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions3 in. diameter

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