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UMPS CARE AUCTION: Michael Kopech Signed Baseball

UMPS CARE AUCTION: Michael Kopech Signed Baseball
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  • Winning Bid: $140.00
Number of Bids: 8 (Bid History)
Bid Increment: $10.00
Quantity Available: 1
Listing #: 4043918
Open Date: May 26, 2022 10:00:00 AM EDT
Close Date: Jun 6, 2022 10:05:00 PM EDT
Listing Type: AUCTION

  • BID HISTORY

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    Name Date Bid
    K*******1
    WINNING
    		 May 27, 2022 01:05:11 PM EDT $140.00
    u***********9
    		 May 27, 2022 12:54:59 PM EDT $130.00
    K*******1
    		 May 27, 2022 01:05:00 PM EDT $120.00
    K*******1
    		 May 27, 2022 01:04:49 PM EDT $100.00
    K*******1
    		 May 26, 2022 01:28:44 PM EDT $80.00
    B****U
    		 May 26, 2022 01:17:58 PM EDT $70.00
    u***********2
    		 May 26, 2022 01:11:04 PM EDT $60.00
    K*******1
    		 May 26, 2022 12:37:50 PM EDT $50.00

  • Item Description

    Michael Kopech returned to the big leagues last season after missing 2019 recovering from Tommy John surgery and sitting out 2020 due to the pandemic. The White Sox righty appearing 44 games, starting four, last year, and has settled into the bullpen again this season. You're bidding on a baseball signed by the fireballer, a great way to welcome him back from injury and a start to any Chicago collection. This item is authenticated by Major League Baseball.

    Generously Donated By: Chicago White Sox

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    All net proceeds will be donated to charity. As of January 1, 2011 please note that for charity auctions all bid amounts are inclusive of applicable sales tax. UMPS CARE Charities is the official nonprofit founded by Major League Baseball umpires. Proceeds from this auction will help to provide Build-A-Bear Workshop® experiences for children with cancer, Major League Baseball experiences for children awaiting adoption, and college scholarships for deserving young adults who were adopted as children. More information is available at www.UmpsCare.com. All International customers are responsible to pay for all applicable duty and customs charges. Your local government determines duty and customs charges depending on where the merchandise is made and what it is made out of. When placing an order on MLB.com, you are considered the importer of record and must comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Charges for duties, taxes and the carrier's collection fee are in addition to your shipping charge and must be incurred by you. You should contact your local customs office for further information.

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