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ARTICLE VIEW:
Pittsburgh Pirates offer outrageous trade for one-of-a-kind Paul Skenes
baseball card
By Kevin Dotson, CNN
Updated:
4:54 PM EST, Fri November 15, 2024
Source: CNN
Are the Pittsburgh Pirates turning into the of Major League Baseball?
Like Wonka’s famous golden ticket, the MLB team is offering a
scrumdiddlyumptious prize in exchange for a rare, one-of-a-kind
baseball card of their star pitcher . Whoever finds the card will be
tempted by a mouth-watering proposition.
The team’s outrageous offer is highlighted by the winner, aka the
“Charlie Bucket” of the sweepstakes, getting access to coveted
seats behind home plate at PNC Park for the next 30 years!
The lucky recipient also gets an exclusive meet-and-greet with Skenes
and two autographed Skenes jerseys, plus the ability to host a softball
game with 30 of the winner’s favorite people at PNC Park.
Baseball fans around the world will be hunting for an autographed Topps
Chrome card featuring an MLB debut patch on the jersey Skenes wore in
his first big league game on May 11, 2024.
In addition to the eye-popping offer from the Pirates, Skenes’
girlfriend, , has upped the ante with an offer of her own. The social
media superstar posted Friday that she would host the winner for a game
in her suite.
Topps says it goes through a painstaking that follows the MLB debut
patch from the playing field to the baseball card.
The card features a clear plastic window that allows collectors to see
the MLB’s hologram, ensuring the patch’s authenticity.
For those feeling lucky, the Skenes card in question is hidden in a
pack of 2024 Topps Chrome Update, available in stores now.
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