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

(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,"... Read full story »

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