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09-13-2022, 10:17 AM

Hirbonzig

Michael Bales

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Quote:

Originally Posted by packs

Why is it in such terrible condition? What was the time capsule sitting in? 1919 is old but there are many contemporary game balls floating around out there. I have one from 1926. It still looks like a baseball.

If the ball was in an outside wall or cornerstone exposed to the sub freezing weather in Chicago, any moisture in the ball would freeze and split it apart over many winters.

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