Jim Abbott played for six teams throughout his Major League Baseball career. But none were more memorable than the time that he spent with the New York Yankees.
In his first season with the Bronx Bombers in 1993, Abbott threw a no-hitter. This accomplishment is when a pitcher plays all nine innings and no player in the opposing team’s lineup gets on base.
Even more impressive for Abbott is that he was born with no right hand. And now the highlight of his career is being commemorated as a rare piece of memorabilia. Per TMZ, the jersey that he wore that night is set to hit the auction block.
— GreyFlannelAuctions (@GF_Auctions) May 19, 2024
Jim Abbott’s ‘No-Hitter’ Jersey Up For Auction
“The jersey worn during one of the most memorable no-hitters in Major League Baseball is hitting the auction block — Yankees pitcher Jim Abbott’s game-used AND autographed threads from his iconic 1993 outing,” TMZ wrote.
“Abbott — who was born without a right hand — threw the five-walk no-no in a home contest against Cleveland on September 4, 1993 … leading New York to a 4-0 victory and solidifying his place in the history books and inspiring millions in the process.
31 years later, the top Abbott donned for the game is up for grabs via Grey Flannel Auctions … with a starting bid of $5,000.”
Titanic Door Sells For Whopping Price
The 1997 blockbuster movie Titanic is a timeless American film. One of the most famous scenes in the film comes at the end of the movie.
The people on board had had had to exit the ship after it hit an iceberg. Jack Dawson (played by Leonardo DiCaprio) sacrifices his life to save his love interest Rose (played by Kate Winslet). He uses a door to keep her afloat and he ultimately drowns.
That infamous door from the scene auctioned for a whopping $718,750, according to TMZ.
“The door Kate Winslet infamously clung to at the end of Titanic has sold for a hefty price. Beating out other impressive film memorabilia at an auction,” TMZ wrote.
“The slab of wood that played a role in Leonardo DiCaprio’s onscreen death recently sold for an impressive $718,750 during Heritage Auctions’ Treasures from Planet Hollywood event. Making it the priciest sale at the auction.”