World Series Game 7 First Pitch ball

Date2016 November 02

DescriptionWhite leather baseball with red stitching and gold stamps, including "Rawlings," "Official Ball / 2016 World Series" with a facsimile signature of Robert D. Manfred Jr., and a "2016 World Series" logo stamp. An MLB Authentication hologram sticker is affixed beneath the "Rawlings" stamp.

Bio/Historical NoteFirst pitch baseball from Game 7 of the 2016 World Series on November 2, 2016 at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cubs won Game 7 over the Indians, 8-7. The Chicago Cubs won the 2016 World Series 4-3, their first World Series win since 1908.

Object numberB-2017-0061

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Rawlings Sporting Goods Company

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions3 in. diameter

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