【Rare】 MLB Major League 1997 World Series Official Ball

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This item was long-term stored at the home of my late father.
It is unknown if it was actually used.
This is an official ball from the 1997 World Series.
As it is nearly 30 years old, there is age-related deterioration on both the ball and the case.

★★The images appear whitish due to fluorescent lighting, but in reality, the entire ball has a yellowish discoloration.

★The English text written on the ball, with Japanese translations, is as follows:
Text printed on the ball:
• OFFICIAL BALL → Official Ball
• 1997 WORLD SERIES: 1997 World Series
• Allan H. Selig: Allan H. Selig (Signature of the MLB Commissioner at the time)
• OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER → Office of the Commissioner
• 1997 World Series (logo at the bottom): 1997 World Series

The 1997 World Series is known for its historic and intense battles.
Overview of the 1997 World Series:
• Matchup:
• Florida Marlins (National League Representative / Current Miami Marlins)
• Cleveland Indians (American League Representative / Current Cleveland Guardians)
• Winning Team: Florida Marlins (4 wins, 3 losses)
• Series MVP: Livan Hernandez (Marlins)
Historical Highlights of the 1997 Tournament:
• First-ever achievement in history: The Marlins became the first team in MLB history to win the World Series as a wildcard team, advancing to the playoffs not as division champions, but as the team with the best record among second-place teams.
• Astonishingly fast championship: The Marlins, a new team established in 1993, became world champions in just their fifth year of existence. This was the fastest record in history at the time.
• Dramatic Game 7: With the series tied 3-3, the final Game 7 went into extra innings tied. In the bottom of the 11th inning, Edgar Renteria of the Marlins hit a walk-off single, concluding the game with a dramatic finish and securing the championship.

Please check the photos above and consider purchasing if you understand that this is a used item.
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Management Number: WS①