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When former closer Lee Smith retired from baseball in 1997, he was the all-time saves leader with 478. Only Trevor Hoffman and Mariano Rivera finished with more career saves than the big righty from Louisiana. Drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 2nd round of the 1975 MLB Amateur Draft, Smith made his debut with the “Northsiders” on September 1, 1980. His 18-year career saw him pitch for the Cubs, Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, California Angels, Cincinnati Reds and Montreal Expos.

Smith got his 28th save of the 1993 season and 383rd of his career during the St. Louis Cardinals’ 5-3 victory over the New York Mets at Shea Stadium on June 27th, 1993. Smith pitched a perfect ninth inning with one strikeout to preserve the victory and this Official National League William D. White baseball was used during this game. This was also Smith’s 100th save as a member of the Cardinals. This ball displays excellent use and Smith signed his name blue pen on the side panel. Inscriptions on this ball in blue pen include “6-27-93”, “save #28”, “ST LOUIS 000 302 000 –5” and “New york 200 001 000–3”. This game used and signed baseball comes with a LOA from Lee Smith, who in his LOA states that this ball has been in his personal collection.

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Auction closed on Sunday, December 10, 2017.
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