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Thursday, February 21, 2013

Schilling's Bloody Sock Up to $60k, Live Auction Could Top $100k

The famous "bloody sock" worn by Curt Schilling during the 2004 World Series was put up for collateral for his video gaming company and is now on the auction block.

  Bidding is under way for Curt Schilling's "bloody sock" worn by the former Red Sox pitcher in the 2004 World Series. Schilling had listed the sock as collateral to secure a loan for his now failed video game company, 38 Studios. The sock is expected to bring in more than $100,000.  Schilling's outstanding debts are close to $100 million.  Chris Ivy, director of sports for Texas-based Heritage Auctions, said bidding opened at $25,000 and was up to $32,500 by Monday and was at $60,000 by Monday night.  According to Heritage Auctions, "The Bloody Sock" worn by pitcher Curt Schilling in his profoundly gutsy performance in Game Two of the 2004 World Series, consigned by Schilling himself, will be sold as part of Heritage Auctions' Feb. …

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