MBN Interview: Alex Morbitzer Owner of Barry Bonds 715th Home Run Ball Auctions it on Ebay
Barry Bonds 715th home run ball was escorted into the National, by it’s owner Andrew Morbitzer and Jed Clevenger, Category Manager, Sports Collectibles for eBay Inc. and another eBay personnel into the National, 27th Annual Sports Collectors Convention in Anaheim earlier today.
This historic ball broke Babe Ruth’s all-time record, securing Barry Bonds the number two spot for all time home runs, at least for now.
It is currently the most watched item on eBay and started with a bid of $10,000 for a 10-day listing beginning July 24, 2006 and ending August 3, 2006.
A bid from Goldenpalace.com brought the bid level to meet its reserve price. The projected value of the ball has been widely speculated and debated with Barry Bonds’ off-field controversy, which is probably a contributing factor to Goldenpalace.com’s interest. 
When MBN first met Andrew Morbitzer, he shared that Barry Bonds’ 715th home run ball had already met its reserve price two days after its listing and 8 days. Legendary Ron Cey from the Los Angeles Dodgers came to view the historic ball and was even allowed to hold it.
(C) MBN 2006 (William Hoehne)
