"This monumental glove is truly [one] of the most historic pieces of its medium to have ever been offered at public auction," said David Hunt, president of Hunt Auctions.
Babe Ruth baseball glove sells for over $1.5 million at auction
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“The direct provenance from Rachel Robinson and the added historical significance of the 1949 All-Star Game being played in Brooklyn place this example at the pinnacle of Jackie game bats,” Hunt Auction president David Hunt said in a statement, per ESPN.
Jackie Robinson game-used bat from 1949 All-Star Game nets $1.08 million at auction
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