The Sandlot prop ball

Date1993

DescriptionScuffed up leather baseball with red and blue stitching. "Official American League Baseball" is in the sweet spot with the "Spalding" logo above the stitching, all in black ink.

Bio/Historical NoteThis movie prop, hit into the backyard of the scary neighborhood dog, launched The Sandlot's frantic plot. The 1993 film followed pals who played ball in a 1960s neighborhood sandlot.

Object numberB-1994-0164

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions3 in. diameter

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