2001 MLB All-Star Game Baseball – Seattle
Official baseball from the 2001 MLB All-Star Game in Seattle, where Tony Gwynn and Cal Ripken Jr. were honored with the Commissioner’s Historic Achievement Award.
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Official baseball from the 2001 MLB All-Star Game, held at Safeco Field in Seattle. In a pregame ceremony, Tony Gwynn and Cal Ripken Jr. were recognized for their exceptional careers and contributions to the community, each receiving the Commissioner’s Historic Achievement Award. The presentation celebrated two Hall of Famers whose excellence on the field was matched by their character and impact off it.
The American League won the game 4–1, powered by a Cal Ripken Jr. home run in his final All-Star appearance. For Gwynn, who was in his last Major League season, the moment served as a public acknowledgment of two decades of dedication to the game and the city of San Diego.
Disclaimer:
Condition may vary slightly from photos, with unique marks that highlight this item’s authenticity as a career artifact. This item features a silver OVD, verifying its authenticity through the Tony Gwynn Estate. A TRuEST™ authenticator was not on-site to witness its awarding, which is why this item does not carry our gold-level witness-based authentication OVD.
Part of Eternal All-Star, a collection honoring Tony Gwynn’s 15 All-Star appearances with awards, milestone baseballs, game-used gear, and personal keepsakes. This event is the latest chapter in The Realest’s official Tony Gwynn Auction Series following First Inning and Silver Bats, with every piece coming directly from the Gwynn family ensuring true provenance and a direct link to “Mr. Padre” himself.
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