(Bloomberg) -- Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo had justrecorded the final out of the World Series, ending the longestchampionship drought in major U.S. professional sports.
Before high-fiving any teammates, however, Rizzo took care ofbusiness: He reached back with his left hand and placed thebaseball in his back pocket for safekeeping.
The ball’s value goes far beyond sentiment. It might fetch morethan $3 million if sold, said Ken Goldin, founder of Goldin Auctions in New Jersey. He set a price floor ofabout $1 million.
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