Jimothy Card Auction: Rare card sells for $20,100; proceeds may fund Abby’s college
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A young baseball enthusiast from Seattle secured an esteemed baseball card during a Mariners game. This unique card showcased Jimothy, a raccoon who captured the internet's…
A free baseball card handed out at a Seattle Mariners game has turned into an unexpectedly valuable collectible, earning a 13-year-old fan $20,100 at an online auction. Abby, a young baseball enthusiast from the Seattle area, had no idea that the card she received featured an extremely rare edition of a local internet sensation. According to reporting by The Seattle Times, republished by The Spokesman-Review, and additional coverage by People and MyNorthwest, the one-of-a-kind gold card featuring Jimothy, a viral Seattle raccoon, attracted 100 bids before selling on eBay on August 30, 2026.
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