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756 Could Be Worth $1M

But experts say to sell it soon

By Sam Gale Rosen,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 9, 2007 10:23 AM CDT
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(Newser) – The ball from Barry Bonds' record 756th home run could fetch a cool million at auction, some experts say—though they warn Queens native Matt Murphy to sell now or risk striking out. "In today's memorabilia world, proximity to the event is important," one auction-house president says.

Mark McGwire's single-season homer record ball sold for $3 million, although it may be worth significantly less now. And controversies over Bonds' alleged steroids use may cut into the value of his missile over time: the BBC points out that Bonds is earning millions less in endorsements than he would if his achievements were controversy-free.

San Francisco Giants' Barry Bonds hits his 756th career home run off Washington Nationals' pitcher Mike Bacsik during the fifth inning of their baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday August 7, 2007. Looking on is home plate umpire John Hirschbeck and Nationals' catcher Brian Schneider. The ball can be seen...
San Francisco Giants' Barry Bonds hits his 756th career home run off Washington Nationals' pitcher Mike Bacsik during the fifth inning of their baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday August 7, 2007....   (Associated Press)
San Francisco Giants' Barry Bonds follows through on his 756th career home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game off Washington Nationals' Mike Bacsik Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2007, in San Francisco. I've never believed a home run ball belonged to the player, Bonds told reporters after the game....
San Francisco Giants' Barry Bonds follows through on his 756th career home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game off Washington Nationals' Mike Bacsik Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2007, in San Francisco....   (Associated Press)
The record ball, if sold, could fetch an estimated $1 Million.
The record ball, if sold, could fetch an estimated $1 Million.   (Shutterstock.com)
Matt Murphy of New York, the fan who caught the record home run ball hit by San Francisco Giants' Barry Bonds, is removed from the stands by San Francisco Police officers during the fifth inning of the Washington Nationals and San Francisco Giants baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, Aug....
Matt Murphy of New York, the fan who caught the record home run ball hit by San Francisco Giants' Barry Bonds, is removed from the stands by San Francisco Police officers during the fifth inning of the...   (Associated Press)
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