Cory Youmans, the Texas Rangers fan who caught Aaron Choose’s record-breaking 62nd house run final October, had a reported $3 million supply for the ball in November. As an alternative, he opted to place the memento up for public sale, which ended Saturday when it was offered to an nameless purchaser for $1.5 million much less.
However as an alternative of complaining about overplaying his hand, Youmans launched a press release Sunday congratulating the profitable bidder and crowing in regards to the clear bidding course of for the ball.
‘Congratulations to Joe!’ Youmans mentioned in a press release launched by Goldin, the public sale home that offered the ball. ‘Given the historic significance of #62, it was vital to me that the promoting course of was truthful, accessible and clear.’
Whereas Joe’s full identify was not launched, Goldin’s assertion claims he’s a ‘outstanding Midwestern businessman and collector.’
‘Joe looks as if an excellent man and the proper steward for this particular piece of MLB historical past,’ Youmans continued. ‘The ball is in nice fingers and we thank Ken and the devoted staff. As this chapter involves an finish and I replicate on catching house run ball #62, I will at all times keep in mind the kindness of the followers round me on that thrilling night time in Arlington. It was the epitome of how sports activities brings people collectively and I will cherish that reminiscence ceaselessly.’
Youmans was seated within the left subject bleachers at Globe Life Subject in October when Choose broke Roger Maris’ single-season house run report for each the American League and New York Yankees. He subsequently acquired $3million and $2million gives for the ball however declined them each, in response to ESPN and The Related Press.
As an alternative, Youmans determined to place the ball up for public sale, the place it may conceivably pull in more cash. Mark McGwire’s then-Main League-record seventieth house run from 1998 offered for $3.05 million, and that piece of memorabilia is now believed to be tainted by allegations of steroid use towards the St. Louis Cardinals slugger.
And for that matter, Barry Bonds’ record-breaking 73rd house run ball from 2001 can also be tainted by performance-enhancing drug allegations. (That ball offered for $517,000 in 2003 to comedian ebook creator Todd McFarlane, who additionally purchased McGwire’s)
Choose’s 62nd house run, in the meantime, was untouched by any such dishonest allegations, and its worth is simply buoyed by its connections to the Yankees – one thing Joe touched upon in his personal assertion, launched by Goldin.
Joe did launch his personal assertion, by Goldin.
‘I’m very fortunate with the assistance of Goldin to change into the proprietor of the world’s most dear baseball which comes from essentially the most historic franchise in America’s sport – the New York Yankees,’ Joe mentioned in his assertion. ‘Ruth, Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Mantle, Maris, and now Aaron Choose. Aaron had arguably the best house run season in baseball historical past and now he’ll proceed his profession with the long-lasting group. I’m fortunate, blessed and grateful to personal a bit of baseball and American historical past and hopefully discover a path for others to get pleasure from this historical past additionally. Thanks once more to Goldin and the Youman’s household for permitting me this chance.’
