(LOT 133)
Don Baylor's 2008 All-Star Game Ring & Twice Signed Colorado Game Worn Jersey as Honorary Coach (per Clint Hurdle)– Becky Baylor Signed LOA & Both Don Baylor Autographs PSA Pre-Certified
"It seemed like the Stadium didn't want it to end. That's what we were talking about. It just wanted baseball to continue and I thought it was fitting." – Derek Jeter's quote on the 15-Inning 2008 All-Star Game played at the Old Yankee Stadium in its final year.

Such were Derek Jeter's comments with regard to the record setting 2008 All-Star Game hosted by the old Yankee Stadium for the final time. Indeed, Bud Selig appropriately picked Yankee Stadium to host the 2008 mid-summer event in lieu of its pending destruction whereby a new Stadium would be erected for the 2009 season. It literally appeared as if "The House That Ruth Built" did not want to see our National Pastime's legends leave its hollowed grounds, with the American league claiming a 15 inning 4-3 victory in a seemingly infinite-like 4 hours & 50-minutes record setting game. For that revered game, the National League manager, Clint Hurdle, chose the ultra-popular Don Baylor to be one of his honorary coaches, with Baylor donning his Colorado Rockies pinstriped uniform. As part of this exalted Don Baylor collection, offered here in a single lot are BOTH the Baylor game worn jersey from this classic event as well as his 2008 All-Star ring with extensive descriptions as follows:

RING
The sterling silver weighs approximately 27 grams and similar with the other Baylor rings in this auction, reflects an approximate 11.5 size. A brilliant synthetic "sapphire blue" stone is affixed in the center with 18 round diamonds set around the somewhat oval sapphire. Encompassing the ring of diamonds is the following raised text "ALL-STAR GAME - 2008" with an MLB Logo situated in the middle of "2008". The right-side shank portrays the classic National League Logo, and the opposite left shank reveals an imposing Yankee Stadium Façade design and the accompanying verbiage: "MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL ALL-STAR GAME – NYC – 2008" as well as an extremely large "NYC" near the lower region. The inner band reflects an "STERL" engraving that stands as ironclad authenticity for its silver pedigree, and while a few light stray scratches and minimal wear exist, its condition conservatively ranges in the NM+ range.

#25 GAME WORN COLORADO ROCKIES PINSTRIPE JERSEY
A "one of a kind" heirloom, this #25 Colorado Rockies pinstripe jersey was only worn by Baylor for the 2008 mid-summer classic and has been scripted "Don Baylor" on BOTH the front and back in bold black sharpie. The super eye pleasing purple hues have not faded at all, with the bold #25 and "BAYLOR" stitching completely intact on both sides. Presenting itself in NM/MT condition, Baylor's autograph on the front is situated above the "COLORADO" team name and his second script on the verso is affixed between his revered name and #25. The authentic logos include: (1) the official 2008 MLB All-Star Game Insignia w/an elaborate Yankee Stadium Façade design; (2) the standard MLB Authentic Logo from Majestic Athletic including Baylor's #52 size; and (3) the official Colorado Rockies patch. All three logos as well as the critical LOA from Becky Baylor stand as ironclad authenticity for its 2008 Mid-Summer classic "game worn" stature.

One of the finest lots in this splendid array of Don Baylor artifacts, both the ring and jersey stand as additional testaments to Baylor's popularity with Rockies manager Clint Hurdle who was overwhelmingly privileged to have selected him as "Honorary Coach" for this ultra-special match. The fourth and final All-Star game played at the iconic Yankee Stadium originally built in 1923, baseball could not have selected a more fitting venue for the renowned Mid-Summer classic! - LOA from Becky Baylor

MIN BID $200
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