Pete Frates Autographed ball

Dateundated

DescriptionWhite leather baseball with red stitching and black stamps, including "Rawlings," "Official League OLB1," an MLB logo, "Cork and Rubber Pill / 5 oz. 9 in. / Genuine Leather," "China" and "Sun Life Financial." Ball has been signed in blue ink above the "Rawlings" stamp.

Bio/Historical NoteBaseball autographed by former Boston College captain and outfielder Pete Frates, who is now stricken with ALS. Pete became the face of the Ice Bucket Challenge, a fundraising initiative that raised over $220 million toward the fight against ALS.

Object numberB-2017-0262

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Rawlings Sporting Goods Company

Attributes

baseballs (ball)

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions3 in. diameter

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