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On October 4, by homering off Wilfredo Rodríguez in the 159th game of the season, Barry Bonds tied the previous record of 70 set by Mark McGwire – which McGwire set in the 162nd game in 1998. He then hit numbers 71 and 72 the following night off Chan Ho Park. Bonds added his 73rd off Dennis Springer on October 7. The ball was later sold to toy manufacturer Todd McFarlane for $450,000. He previously bought Mark McGwire’s 70th home run ball from 1998. Bonds received the Babe Ruth Home Run Award for leading MLB in homers that season.
Presented is a wonderful display celebrating the 2001 Home Run chase of Barry Bonds. In the display (16×17), the highlight is that Bonds signed an 8×10 home run photo in black felt tip. The display also features a Bonds small piece of game bat, a 1987 Topps rookie and a ticket from the Oct.7, 2001 record breaking day. The corner shows it is numbered 25/73.
Authentication: Player Hologram