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PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 28, 2024: Paul Skenes #30 of the Pittsburgh Pirates throws a pitch during the second inning against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park on August 28, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 28, 2024: Paul Skenes #30 of the Pittsburgh Pirates throws a pitch during the second inning against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park on August 28, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images)Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images

Paul Skenes, Livvy Dunne Take Photo with 1-of-1 MLB Rookie Card Before Auction

Zach BacharFeb 9, 2025

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes finally reunited with his MLB Debut Patch card.

Skenes and his girlfriend, LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne, posed with the 1-of-1 card that features his autograph as well as a patch worn by the 22-year-old during his MLB debut in 2024.

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Topps announced on Jan. 21 that the card had been pulled by an 11-year-old collector from Los Angeles.

The company later revealed that the collector declined offers from the Pirates and Dunne, choosing to auction it off instead.

Pittsburgh made several large offers before the card was pulled including two Pirates season tickets behind home plate for 30 years, the chance to play in a softball game at PNC Park and a meet and greet with Skenes.

Dunne also extended her own offer in an Instagram story, explaining that whoever pulls the card would have the option to sit with her in a suite at a Pirates game.

After the offers were declined, Fanatics announced that the card would be available during the company's March Premier auction and proceeds will be directly donated to Los Angeles wildfire relief funds.

The card should fetch a hefty price after it received a a perfect grade of 10 by the PSA. Larry Holder of The Athletic reported that there's an "expectation" the card could be sold for "up to $1 million."

Skenes, the 2024 National League Rookie of the Year, turned heads throughout his inaugural season. In 23 starts, he finished with an 11-3 record to go along with a 1.96 ERA and 0.947 WHIP.

Both Skenes and Dunne took the opportunity to see the card in person before it's auctioned.

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