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Vintage Auto Racing & Sports Memorabilia Auction

Fri, Oct 10, 2025 12:00PM EDT
Lot 20

1999 Tigers Stadium “Last Rumble” Umpires Signed Display with Game-Used Mask and Baseball (COA)

Estimate: $8,000 - $10,000

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Memorabilia set from the final game at Detroit’s Tiger Stadium on September 27, 1999, famously referred to as “The Last Rumble at Michigan & Trumbull.” This lot includes a game-used umpire’s mask and an official Rawlings baseball, both signed by the umpiring crew. The black umpire’s mask is signed in silver ink by the American League umpiring crew, including Rocky Roe, Durwood Merrill, Jim Reynolds and Rick Reed. The mask shows expected game wear and is housed in a protective acrylic display case. Also included in the case is a signed official American League Baseball autographed in black in by the same umpiring crew. The set is completed with a framed photograph of Rocky Roe and letter authenticating the umpire crew’s participation and mask signing for charity. Lastly the set includes a small home plate replica signed by one umpire. Set is in good condition. Please see photos for additional details. Dimensions: Display Case 15 x 9.5 x 14.75 inchesFramed Photo and Letter 24.75 x .75 x 18 inchesHome Plate Replica 9 x 9 x .75 inches | Weight: 19lbs |

Condition

All items show signs of wear consistent with age and use. The absence of specific condition notes does not imply the item is in perfect condition or free from defects. Please review all photos carefully before bidding.
Overall Dimensions
Height: 14.75 in
Width: 9.50 in
Depth: 15.00 in
Weight: 19.00

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Provenance: From a private collection. Additional provenance, if known, is listed in the lot description. Block Auction House makes no guarantees regarding provenance unless stated in writing.