http://www.tmz.com/2014/12/17/oscar-tav ... ey-family/
The family of late Cardinals outfielder Oscar Taveras has some cash headed its way ... all thanks to a longtime fan who's auctioning off his treasured souvenirs.
Taveras got his first taste of the majors this season, but he made a huge impression on a Cards fan. TMZ Sports has learned the guy -- who wants to remain anonymous -- bought a bunch of Taveras memorabilia ... just one day before the 22-year-old died in a car accident.
We're told the items include -- Oscar's first home run ball, cleats from his first big league game, and a game worn post-season jersey ... all autographed and going up for auction.
We're told the fan decided to unload the merch through Goldin Auctions -- so he can donate all the profits to Oscar's family in Puerto Rico. The auction will open on January 12th.
There's a reason Cardinals fans are known as the best in baseball.
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Cards fan auctioning off memorabilia to help Taveras family
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Re: Cards fan auctioning off memorabilia to help Taveras fam
Is there someplace online you can make a donation to the Taveras family?
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Re: Cards fan auctioning off memorabilia to help Taveras fam
I feel like the proceeds should also be going to his gf's family as well.
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Re: Cards fan auctioning off memorabilia to help Taveras fam
For sure. Wonder if there will be an OT bobble head or t-shirt day to further raise money for the families.
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Re: Cards fan auctioning off memorabilia to help Taveras fam
++go birds wrote:I feel like the proceeds should also be going to his gf's family as well.