Imagine opening a pack of baseball cards and finding something big. A golden ticket almost, a rare find that could fetch you over a million dollars. It isn’t a dream, but a reality for a certain 11-year-old, who pulled Paul Skene’s 1/1 Rookie Debut patch autograph card. This isn’t just any card; it’s a masterpiece featuring a patch from the jersey Skenes wore in his debut. It’s a dream for collectors, and everyone was on the lookout for it. In fact, the Pittsburgh Pirates are eager to grab it.
They mentioned way before the card was found, the jaw-dropping package the finder would get. Season tickets for three decades, a private softball game at PNC Park, two autographed jerseys, a meet and greet with Paul Skenes himself. You are probably thinking that any person would jump into the wagon, right? But well, for an 11-year-old based out of Los Angeles, the offer might not be so tempting. However, someone is making the deal even sweeter. It’s none other than Olivia Dunne, the LSU gymnast, social media star, and of course, Paul Skene’s girlfriend. And the deal might end up with her enjoying a date with the 11-year-old!
Olivia Dunne’s sweetens the deal
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So way back in November, Dunne had made a playful promise, which is only now finding its relevance. She had mentioned that whoever finds Skene’s iconic Topps card would get to watch a Pirates game with her from her suite. Wow! When the card was finally pulled, Dunne still stood by the promise. She shared her excitement about finding the card and mentioned, “Omg, someone found it! My offer still stands 👀.”
Well, Paul Skenes might have to watch as the 11-year-old has a gala time with his girlfriend. Dunne Afterall offered such a VIP experience, most fans can only dream of. However, that aside, the auction market will be salivating over this card. According to sources, it might reach a seven-figure value easily. Because Paul Skenes is not just the Rookie of the Year, he is on an upward roll.
After winning the Rookie crown, he finished with an 11-3 record and 167 strikeouts. And he is still set to lead the league by a storm. As far as his girlfriend promises to the card finder, he probably won’t mind the young fan. Plus, he has been supportive of his girlfriend and is often seen at her LSU meets in the off-season. He even captured her double backflip move perfectly once. As far as the offer by Dunne, even if the kid doesn’t take her offer, she has another top-class baseball card given by Skenes himself.
Livvy Dunne already has a rare Paul Skenes card!
Last year Livvy Dunne brought in her 22nd birthday on October 1st. It was a special day, and love wishes, and gifts poured in from everywhere. From teammates, brands, and even her sister Julz. She celebrated the day with a beautiful cake along with Martinelli sparkling rosé and also a beautiful birthday nightie that matched the occasion ever so perfectly. But fans were curious. What did her famous boyfriend, Pittsburgh Pirates star Paul Skenes, get her for the big day? And well, bravo, he didn’t disappoint.
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Skenes shared a lonely photo dump on Instagram. But that was not all. Livvy shared her gift on Snapchat. Paul Skenes went above and beyond and gave her a custom Topps card, and it featured Livvy and her first lover—their English retriever, Roux. The front of the card had a picture of Livvy kissing the pup. And the back had the stats about Roux. Right from his birthday, his breed, weight, favorite activity, favorite human, and favorite food! People all over were flipping when they saw this sweet gift.
It wasn’t as flashy as most expected. It was personal, creative, and thoughtful. A gesture that not only brought a smile to Livvy’s face but also to others. Take notes, gentlemen; not all gifts cost a fortune. Livvy, meanwhile, is also super supportive of her boyfriend, supporting him from the stands.
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