A local businessman buys $220,100 baseball

By Thomas Fudge / Science and Technology Reporter, KPBS Public Broadcasting

Published August 7, 2006 at 9:00 PM PDT

This story was published more than 18 years ago.

In May, Barry Bonds propelled himself into homerun history, hitting his 715th homerun. A La Jolla businessman won the online auction with his bid of $220,100.

In May, Barry Bonds propelled himself into homerun history, hitting his 715th homerun. A La Jolla businessman won the online auction with his bid of $220,100. Host Tom Fudge talks to Marc Chase about his new prized possession and what he plans on doing with it.

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Marc Chase , local businessman and the new owner of Barry Bonds' 715th homerun ball.

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A journalist with 30 years of experience, Tom covers science and technology stories for KPBS' platforms. He has received recognition for his outstanding work in hosting and public affairs reporting from the Unity Awards, the Northwest Broadcast News Association, and the San Diego chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.

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