Booty Call
September 17, 2001
Ah, parting is such sweet sorrow. But if you're a future Hall of Famer, it can also be rather lucrative. Take Cal Ripken Jr. and Tony Gwynn, who in their final visits as players to major league parks have been racking up the going-away gifts. Here's a rundown of some of the loot they've received from opposing clubs, along with estimates of the gifts' value. (Most teams have also contributed to Ripken's and Gwynn's charities.)
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RIPKEN
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VALUE
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A's Collection of Silver Oaks Cellars cabernet sauvignon from California's Alexander Valley
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$425
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Angels An original drawing of Ripken with Mickey Mouse
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$1,000
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Braves Plaque commemorating Cal's 6-for-6 night against the Braves in 1999
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$300 TO $500
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Devil Rays One-year supply of stone crab claws
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$700
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Commemorative oil painting
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$12,000
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Mariners One-year supply of Dungeness crabs
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$1,800 TO $2,100
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Jersey signed by current Mariners
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$2,000
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Marlins Three framed photos of Ripken and his father
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$300
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Rangers Jersey signed by Texas players
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$500
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Pair of Lucchese ostrich cowboy boots
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$600
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Royals Portrait of Ripken breaking Japan's Sachio Kinugasa's world record for consecutive games played
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$1,000
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White Sox Wooden chair from old Comiskey Park
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$400 TO $700
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Dirt from old Comiskey
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Priceless
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TOTAL VALUE
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$21,025 TO $21,825
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GWYNN
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Astros Framed Texas flag
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$500
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Handmade sterling-silver belt buckle
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$500
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Braves Commemorative plaque
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$500
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Brewers Harley Davidson leather jacket
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$500
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Cardinals Pencil drawing of Gwynn signed by St Loui players as well as by Lou Brock and Stan Musial
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$1,500 TO $2,000
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Marlins Bat signed by Florida players
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$400 TO $500
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Phillies Miniature Liberty Bell
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$500
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Oil portrait
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$5,000
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Pirates Oil painting of Gwynn's game-winning hit in 1994 All-Star Game in Pittsburgh
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$1,000
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TOTAL VALUE
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$10,400 TO $11,000
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Ah, parting is such sweet sorrow. But if you're a future Hall of Famer, it can also be rather lucrative. Take Cal Ripken Jr. and Tony Gwynn, who in their final visits as players to major league parks have been racking up the going-away gifts. Here's a rundown of some of the loot they've received from opposing clubs, along with estimates of the gifts' value. (Most teams have also contributed to Ripken's and Gwynn's charities.)
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