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BUFFALO, N.Y. — Getting Vlad Guerrero Jr.’s autograph on a baseball is pretty special. Getting Rasmus Dahlin’s signature on a ball? That’s not only equally awesome, but also pretty unique.
Ah, the beauty of the Bisons annual Mystery Ball Event.
This fan-favorite event is back for an 11th year, Wednesday, August 22 to benefit the Hillside Family of Agency as the Bisons host the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders at 7:05 p.m.
We’ve got autographs from not only the Bisons and Blue Jays, but also some of the biggest names in sports; Jack Eichel, Jim Kelly, Roberto Alomar, Aaron Judge, Jordan Poyer and Tom Seaver. The only question is… who are you going to get?
Here’s how the Mystery Ball works. Over the last year, we’ve collected over 500 autographed baseballs (complete list below) and will gift-wrap them before Wednesday to conceal their identity. Then, starting at 6:00 p.m., fans with game tickets can enter though the Oak St. Gate ONLY, and once inside, they will be given the opportunity to purchase one (1) Mystery Ball Ticket for a $20 donation to the Hillside Family of Agencies.
Fans can then redeem that ticket for a gift-wrapped autographed baseball at the Mystery Ball table by Section 104 on the main level of the concourse at any time.
Didn’t get the one you wanted? Don’t worry, we’ll also have a trading station set up where you can meet with other Mystery Ballers and try to make a deal. Or, you can take all the mystery out of things by bidding one some great silent auction items, including a Josh Allen autographed football, a Vlad Guerrero Jr. signed jersey, a Jason Pominville signed stick and more.
CLICK HERE for more information on this year’s Mystery Ball event.
LIST OF AUTOGRAPHED BASEBALLS
We’ll be adding more and more names as the date nears. Along with the entire Bisons team, there will be autographed baseballs from…
Toronto Blue Jays -Past & Present
Josh Donaldson, Marcus Stroman, Aaron Sanchez, Justin Smoak, Marco Estrada, Curtis Granderson, Kevin Pillar, Russell Martin, Devon Travis, Teoscar Hernandez, Ryan Borucki, Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Yangerivs Solarte, Danny Barnes, Ryan Tepera, Joe Biagini, Roberto Osuna, Troy Tulowitzki, Kendrys Morales, Luis Santos, Jake Petricka
Baseball Stars -Past & Present
Aaron Judge, Tom Seaver, Luis Severino, Ryne Sandberg, Roberto Alomar, Carlos Delgado, Tim Raines, Andy Pettitte, Darryl Strawberry, Yoan Moncada, Bradley Zimmer, Clint Frazier, Jesse Barfield, Pat Hentgen, Lloyd Moseby, Tony Fernandez, Joe Torre, Jose Bautista, David Price, Willie Randolph, Charlie Hayes, Tony Pena, Byron Buxton, Bobby Grich, Steve Pearce, Angel Perdomo, Connor Greene, Carlos Ramirez, Ian Parmley, Andy Burns, Chris Colabello, Matt Hague, Jason Cooper, Jeff Manto, Brian Graham, Gary Allenson, Richie Hebner, Dusty Wathan, Terry Collins, Bud Black, Steve Karsay, Casey Lawrence, Mike Ohlman
Buffalo Sabres & Hockey Stars
Jack Eichel, Rasmus Dahlin, Sam Reinhart, Rasmus Ristolainen, Danny Gare, Rene Robert, Auston Matthews, Patrik Laine, Wendel Clark, Brent Burns, Pierre-Luc Dubois, Ryan O’Reilly, Lindy Ruff
Buffalo Bills & Football Stars
Jim Kelly, Thruman Thomas, Jordan Poyer, Sean McDermott, Darryl Talley, Cornelius Bennett, Steve Christie, Richard Sherman, Marcel Dareus, Mike Tomlin, Dan Quinn
Personalities & Star Names
Christian Laettner, Jerry Springer, Jay Leno, Chris Berman, Thomas Rhett, William Fichtner, John O’Hurley, Steve Hytner, Larry ‘Soup Nazi’ Thomas, Rick Pitino, Jay Wright
