Maradona 'Hand of God' ball heads to Heritage auction
The ball used in Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' and 'Goal of the Century' goals during the 1986 World Cup quarterfinal between Argentina and England will be auctioned by Heritage Auctions in its Summer Platinum Night Sports Auction on August 21–23. The photo-matched ball is expected to become the most valuable soccer item ever sold, with comparisons drawn to other iconic sports memorabilia such as Babe Ruth's 'Called Shot' home run ball or the 'Immaculate Reception' football.
Key facts
- The ball was used in the 1986 World Cup quarterfinal between Argentina and England.
- Maradona scored both the 'Hand of God' goal and the 'Goal of the Century' with this ball.
- Heritage Auctions is selling the ball in its Summer Platinum Night Sports Auction.
- The auction takes place August 21–23.
- The ball is photo-matched to the game.
- It is expected to become the most valuable soccer item ever sold.
- Comparisons include Babe Ruth's 'Called Shot' ball and the 'Immaculate Reception' football.
- The ball is described as the most famous ball in sports history.
Entities
Artists
- Diego Maradona
Institutions
- Heritage Auctions
Locations
- Argentina
- England