This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/6/2021
There are a handful of events in every person's life that are so shocking in the moment that you'll never forget where you were and what you were doing when you heard the news. For basketball fans, Kobe Bryant's tragic passing is one of those moments. Barely four years into retirement after a stellar career and awaiting his future Hall of Fame nod, Kobe and his teenage daughter were victims of a helicopter crash that came without warning. In the blink of an eye, one of the greatest players in NFL history was gone at the age of 41; a sobering reminder of just how fragile life is. The featured baseball was one of 88 pieces signed by "The Black Mamba" on the sweet spot of this OMB (Selig) ball, a clean ball-point pen signature with "56/88" inscription. Included is the Upper Deck memorabilia registration form, Upper Deck Authenticated stamped pouch, and UDA LOA with matching hologram. Kobe's contribution to the sport of basketball will love on, and this autographed baseball is a tribute to his memory that any collector should be proud to own.