Szczur's Game 7 painting auctioned for $35K

CHICAGO -- Outfielder Matt Szczur's painting of the final out of Game 7 of the World Series was auctioned off for $35,000 at the Cubs' Bricks and Ivy Ball, held Wednesday night at Navy Pier. The event raised more than $2.2 million for Cubs Charities.
Szczur was surprised at how much his painting garnered. He posted on Twitter: "Honored and humbled that my first painting was auctioned off for $35,000 for such a great cause. Thank you @cubs and cubs charities for allowing me to give back and be a part of something special."

Other items auctioned off included a World Series trophy tour. Two of these tours sold for $60,000 each, and they will allow a fan to display the championship trophy at their home or office for two hours. The winner can invite friends, take photos, host a party or simply stare at it.
Another top seller was a collection of autographed baseballs from the 27 players who have hit 500 home runs. That was auctioned off at $100,000, and the set includes players from every decade since the 1900s, including Ernie Banks, Jimmie Foxx, Ken Griffey Jr and Babe Ruth. All of the balls have been authenticated.