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Tampa Bay Devil Rays Inaugural Season Opening Day ball
Tampa Bay Devil Rays Inaugural Season Opening Day ball
Tampa Bay Devil Rays Inaugural Season Opening Day ball
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Tampa Bay Devil Rays Inaugural Season Opening Day ball

Date1998 March 31
DescriptionWhite leather baseball with red stitching and blue stamps, including "Rawlings," "Official Ball / American League / Gene A. Budig, Pres." and "Cushioned Cork Center / RO-A.". Ball has been signed over the entire surface in black ink.
Bio/Historical NoteGame-used baseball from the Opening Day of the Inaugural season for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays at Tropicana Field on March 31, 1998. Ball has been signed by the starting players and manager.
Object numberB-1998-0068
Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer
Classificationssports and athletic equipment
Dimensions3 in. diameter
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