A 1919 Chicago ‘Black Sox’ autographed baseball is auctioned for $93,666 at eBay. The ball’s value, believed to be the most for such an item, was unusually high because the autographs included Shoeless Joe Jackson, who was considered illiterate and usually just signed legal documents.

On July 16, 2000 — A 1919 Chicago ‘Black Sox’ autographed baseball is auctioned for $93,666 at eBay. The ball’s value, believed to be the most for such an item, was unusually high because the autographs included Shoeless Joe Jackson, who was considered illiterate and usually just signed legal documents.

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