This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/28/2009
Beautiful trophy given to Pete Rose by Major League Baseball for having his 1985 breaking of Ty Cobb's All-Time Hit Record voted the 6th Greatest Moment in Baseball History by the fans in a contest sponsored by Mastercard in 2002. Award was presented to Rose before Game 4 of the 2002 World Series in Anaheim. Of the 10 awards given out, the biggest cheers of the night were reserved for Rose, who has been banned from baseball since 1989 for betting on games. Impressive trophy has a 6" by 8" piece of etched glass which reads " Major League Baseball Most Memorable Moments The Cincinnati Reds Pete Rose Breaks The All-Time Hit Record, Surpassing Ty Cobb's Mark Of 4,191" Glass is held in place by two metal holders on a marble base. Etched on the base are the words " Celebrating The Most Memorable Moments In Major League Baseball History 2002 World Series" Size 7 1/8 New Era Cincinnati Reds cap has been signed on the bill "Cap Worn At Most Memorable Moment 10/23/02 Pete Rose" LOA from PSA/DNA.