Commissioner Manfred City of Dyersville commemorative key

Date2021 August 12

DescriptionOversize metal key with an oval-shaped bow, three raised bands at the start of the long shank, and "City of Dyersville, IA" in blue lettering on one side of the shank. There are two bits extending from the end of one side of the shank, featuring rectangular key wards.

Bio/Historical NoteOversize commemorative key to the City of Dyersville, Iowa presented to Commissioner Manfred during MLB's inaugural Field of Dreams Game which took place on August 12, 2021 between the New York Yankees and the Chicago White Sox. The two teams played a regular season game at the site of the 1989 baseball movie, "Field of Dreams," marking the first Major League game ever held at the fan-favorite movie location as well as in the State of Iowa.

Object numberB-2021-0078

Subject Manfred, Rob, 1958-

Attributes

Classificationscollectibles

Dimensionsw x h x d: 7 x 2.5 x 0.75 in.

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