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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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September 17, 2001

Booty Call

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RIPKEN

VALUE

A's Collection of Silver Oaks Cellars cabernet sauvignon from California's Alexander Valley

$425

Angels An original drawing of Ripken with Mickey Mouse

$1,000

Braves Plaque commemorating Cal's 6-for-6 night against the Braves in 1999

$300 TO $500

Devil Rays One-year supply of stone crab claws

$700

Commemorative oil painting

$12,000

Mariners One-year supply of Dungeness crabs

$1,800 TO $2,100

Jersey signed by current Mariners

$2,000

Marlins Three framed photos of Ripken and his father

$300

Rangers Jersey signed by Texas players

$500

Pair of Lucchese ostrich cowboy boots

$600

Royals Portrait of Ripken breaking Japan's Sachio Kinugasa's world record for consecutive games played

$1,000

White Sox Wooden chair from old Comiskey Park

$400 TO $700

Dirt from old Comiskey

Priceless

TOTAL VALUE

$21,025 TO $21,825

GWYNN

Astros Framed Texas flag

$500

Handmade sterling-silver belt buckle

$500

Braves Commemorative plaque

$500

Brewers Harley Davidson leather jacket

$500

Cardinals Pencil drawing of Gwynn signed by St Loui players as well as by Lou Brock and Stan Musial

$1,500 TO $2,000

Marlins Bat signed by Florida players

$400 TO $500

Phillies Miniature Liberty Bell

$500

Oil portrait

$5,000

Pirates Oil painting of Gwynn's game-winning hit in 1994 All-Star Game in Pittsburgh

$1,000

TOTAL VALUE

$10,400 TO $11,000

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.)

[This article contains a table. Please see hardcopy of magazine or PDF.]

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