This pitching rubber was used for the first-pitch ceremonies before the final Opening Day at Busch Stadium, on April 8, 2005. It was immediately removed to be preserved without game damage. Rubber is imprinted with “Opening Day” in white and red lettering against a navy blue background and two red stars framed by the MLB logo above and “April 2005” in white on light blue on the bottom along with a baseball semi-swathed in a blue shadow. Logo is on the far left of the rubber. MLB hologram affixed to rubber. Very Minimal use and would make a great display item.
(Estimate $500 - $1,000)