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Is there a list of commemorative Official MLB baseballs that were used in Major League games as the baseballs used in final season at Yankee and Shea Stadium among others?
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- The Cal Ripken Jr. Commemorative baseball was used in the game played at Camden Yards on On September 6, 1995 when Cal Ripken Jr. broke Lou Gehrig's record for consecutive games played, 2131.The Official American League Gene Budig baseball featured the number 8 logo on it and the number of consecutive games he played in to break Lou Gehrig's record. "2130 2131"
- The Mickey Mantle commemorative baseball was used in an official game played on August 25, 1996 at Yankee Stadium. A monument in honor of Mickey Mantle who died a year earlier was unveiled in Yankee Stadium's Monument Park that day. The Major League approved, Official American League Gene Budig baseball featured black stitching, a New York 7 with a Mickey Mantle facsimile signature in black ink.
- The Joe DiMaggio Commemorative Baseball was used in the game at Yankee Stadium on Joe DiMaggio day, September, 27 1998. The Blue stitched Official American League Gene Budig baseball featured the likeness of Joe DiMaggio swinging a bat with the interlocking NY Yankee logo, and a Joe DiMaggio facsimile signature.
- The final year that the New York Mets Played in Shea Stadium an official MLB Rawlings baseball imprinted with the stadium and the years "1964-2008." was used in all Major League games played at Shea during the 2008 season.
- The final year that the New York Yankees Played in Yankee Stadium an official MLB Rawlings baseball imprinted with the stadium and the years "1923-2008." was used in all Major League games played at Yankee Stadium during the 2008 season.
A special noted baseball of interest was a baseball, although not used in an Official Major League game, was an Official 1917 -1925 National League John Heydler Baseball that featured an "American - France YMCA" stamp that was used by American serviceman stationed in Poitiers, France during the First World War. I will leave a link to it below (Related Links) and Links to other baseballs, including a list of Official Major league baseballs.
So far the list i have compiled is as follows:MLB Opening Day
2001
MLB Opening Day
2002
MLB Opening Day
2005
MLB Opening Day
2006
MLB Opening Day
2007
MLB Opening Day
2008
MLB Opening DayTeam Inaugural Season/Opening Day Balls
1991
White Sox Comiskey Park Inaugural Season ball
1994
Indian's Jacobs Field Opening Day American league Baseball
1998
Devil Rays Inaugural Season
2000
Tiger's Comerica Park Inaugural Season
2001
Brewer's Miller Park Opening Day Baseball - Home to Heroes
2001
Pirates' PNC Park Opening Day
2003
Red's Inaugural Season in Great American Ballpark
2004
Phillies Opening Day
2005
National's Inaugural Season
2005
Toronto Rogers Center Opening Day
2005
Red Sox Opening Day Championship Ball
2006
Cardinals Busch Stadium Inaugural Season
2008
National's Inaugural Season in New StadiumTeam Final Season Balls
1999
Tiger Stadium Final Game
2000
Brewer's County Stadium Final Game
2000
Pirate's Three River's Stadium Final Season
2002
Red's Riverfront Final Game
2003
Phillies Veterans Stadium Final Game
2005
Cardinal's Busch Stadium Final Season
2008
Shea Final Season
2008
Yankee Stadium Final SeasonCommemorative Event Balls
1995
Cal Ripken 2131
1997
National League Jackie Robinson 50th Anniversary ball
1998
Joe DiMaggio Day Baseball
2000
MLB July 4, 2000 baseball
2001
MLB July 4, 2001 baseball
2001
Month of the Americas Baseball
2001
Cal Ripken Final Game
2001
Cal Ripken Final Game - Error w/ wrong date
2001
Tony Gwynn Final Game
2002
MLB Memorial Day Flag baseball
2002
MLB July 4, 2002 baseball
2002
MLB 1 year anniversary of 9-11
2003
Yankees 100th Anniversary Baseball
2005
MLB Jackie Robinson Day
2007
MLB Jackie Robinson DayGames on Foreign soil
2000
Japan Opening Day
2001
Puerto Rico - Ranger v Blue Jays
2002
Japan All Star Series
2003
Puerto Rico Series - Expos
2004
Japan Series
2004
Mexico City
2006
2006
Japan All Star Series
2008
Japan Series - 2008 Season Opener in Tokyo, Japan on 3/25/08 between the Boston Red Sox vs. Oakland A's.
2008
China Series - Padres and Dodgers in the first Major League Baseball Games played in China March 15 and 16, 2008. In this pair of spring training games, held on Beijing's Wukesong Olympic baseball field, the San Diego Padres tied the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-3 Saturday, then beat them 6-3 Sunday
2009
Major League Baseball has since used or will use the following, in reverse chronological order:
'10 Minnesota Target Field Inaugural
'09 HR Derby
'09 HR Derby Gold Ball
'09 All-Star Future
'09 Citi Bank Inaugural
'09 Yankee Stadium Inaugural
'09 HHH Metrodome Final
'09 Opening Day
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What color are the threads on a baseball?
Red Stitched baseballsThe American League baseballs with the Reach Trademark had Red & Blue stitching, and the National League Spalding Trademark baseballs had Black & Red stitching up until about 1934-1935 when in both league started using only red stitching. Red stitching is still used today but occasional a commemorative baseball is used and they might use different color stitching. For example: A black stitching commemorative baseball was used on August 25, 1996 at Yankee Stadium in honor of Mickey Mantle. The commemorative baseballs must be approved by MLB.
Year of the new baeball?
Rawlings introduced the newly designed official Major League baseballs for the 2000 season that also features the MLB Silhouetted Batter logo. Changing from the Official American League, and Official National League baseballs, the Official Major League baseball replaced both balls that were used. For more information on Major League baseballs, see Related Links below.
What material is used in official Major League Baseballs?
rawhide
Where are baseballs made?
The Rawlings factory is where the official Major League Baseballs are made. This factory is located in Turrialba, Costa Rica.
What year was the rawling baseball introduced to major league baseball?
Rawlings Official Major League BaseballsThe Spalding company produced National League baseballs, amd along with their American League Reach label were producing Major league baseball for about 100 years. The Rawlings company took over in 1977, and Rawlings have been making Major League baseballs ever since. During the 2000 season Rawlings introduced the newly designed official Major League baseballs that also features the MLB Silhouetted Batter logo. Changing from the Official American League, and Official National League baseballs, the Official Major League baseball replaced both balls that were used.
Where are Major League baseballs made?
Major League Baseballs are made in Turrialba, Costa Rica; this is most certainly true!
When did Major League Baseball start using one baseball for both leagues?
Rawlings introduced the newly designed official Major League baseballs for the 2000 season that also features the MLB Silhouetted Batter logo. Changing from the Official American League, and Official National League baseballs, the Official Major League baseball replaced both balls that were used.Spalding along with the Reach label was producing Major league baseball for about 100 years until Rawlingstook over around 1970, and Rawlings have been making major league baseballs ever since.
Does MLB use official league baseballs only in championship series games?
Official league balls are used in all major league games, regular season and playoffs. Baseballs used in the playoffs and World Series have special imprints on them to designate the event(s).
Who manuf baseball for wold series?
Before 1978 official league baseballs were used in the world series. When the World Series was played in the American League ballpark, an official American League baseball was used, National League ballpark, National League baseball. The baseballs were not specially marked for the World Series. Rawlings started to make World Series baseballs in 1978 that features The World Series logo.
Official baseball maker?
Official Major League Baseballs Spalding along with the Reach label was producing Major league baseball for about 100 years until Rawlings took over around 1970, and Rawlings have been making major league baseballs ever since.
What company made the baseballs for the 1978 all-star game?
1978 Rawlings All Star Game BaseballsRawlings started to make All-Star baseballs in 1979 that features The All-Star logo. Before 1979 Official Major League baseballs were used. National league baseballs were used when the game was played in a National League Park, and American League baseballs in American League parks. Rawlings first started to make World Series baseballs in 1978 that features The World Series logo.
What are major baseballs from the 1950's worth?
1950's Official Major League BaseballsThe value of the baseballs will vary depending on which league the baseballs are from, and the League president that is stamped on the ball.Official American League baseballs from the 1950's had a Reach Trademark and the William Harridge league president stamping until 1959 which had the stamping of League President Joe Cronin. They could have a value of about $200. for the 1959 baseballs and up to $400. for the older William Harridge stamped baseballs. The National League Spalding Trademark baseballs with the Ford Frick and Warren Giles stampings have a value of about $200.-$250. These price are general and will vary based on age and condition
