How much did Mark McGwire's 70th home run ball sell for?

Answer 1

The year Mark McGwire broke Roger Maris's record in 1998 McGwire hit 70 Home runs, and hit 65 the following year in 1999. Mark McGwire's 63rd Home Run ball sold for $50,000. at the same auction that saw McGwire's 70th Home Run ball sell at a record $3 million in 1999. Keep in mind this is also before the steroid scandal, and both baseballs might sell at a much lower price today.

Answer 2

McGwire's 70th Home Run baseball sold at a record $3 million in 1999. Keep in mind this is also before the steroid scandal, and the baseball might sell at a much lower price today.

The groundskeeper Tom Forneris retrieved Mark McGwire's home run ball number 62 that broke Roger Maris. single season home run record (1998). The baseball was returned to McGwire, and was later sent to the baseball HOF in Cooperstown. Other noted Home run baseballs sold for as follows: (year sold) Babe Ruth 1933 All Star Game - $805,000 (2006)

Hank Aaron's 755 home run baseball - $650,000 (1999)

Barry Bonds 73rd of season - $450,000. (2001)

Mickey Mantle 500th - $144,000. (1996)

Barry Bonds 700th - $102,000 (2005)

Barry Bonds 70th of season - $14,400 (2007) NOTE: This ball previously sold for $60,000 and it was recently valued at about half that amount. Steroid suspicions are hampering the value of collectibles from more recent years.

Ken Griffey Jr. 500th (2004) - Frank Thomas 500th (2007) $0 (both given back to player by fan)

Answer 3

McGwire's 70th Home Run Baseball sold at a record $3 million in 1999. Keep in mind this is also before the steroid scandal, and the baseball might sell at a much lower price on today's market.