1993 Intercontinental Cup baseball signed by Korean team

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c. 1993

Overview

A commemorative white baseball with the red, white and blue logo of the 1993 Intercontinental Cup Baseball Tournament. It is also stamped with the name of the Korean National Team and is signed by members of the Korean team.

Historical information

The Intercontinental Cup was a former baseball tournament between the members of the International Baseball Federation (IBAF). The 11th baseball Intercontinental Cup was held in Rimini Italy in 1993 from 23rd June to 4th July, utilising nine venues. Ten countries competed: Cuba, Japan, USA, Nicaragua, South Korea, Australia, Mexico, Italy, Spain and France. The Cuban national team won the competition, their 6th straight Gold Medal. Australia finished in 6th place, Mexico in 7th place.

Baseball Reference [https://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/1993_Intercontinental_Cup]

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-100-2020.115

Item type

Autographs

Souvenirs

Sports Equipment

Themes

Material

Calf (Leather)

Width

7.8000 cm

Inscriptions and markings

'1993 Intercontinental Cup Baseball Tournament'
'Korea National Team'
'Seoul, Korea'
[Signatures of the Korean team]

Contextual information

The 1993 Intercontinental Cup was the pre-event to the 1994 World Championship Series in Nicaragua. It afforded the 10 competing teams—Australia, Cuba, France, Italy, Japan, Spain, USA, Mexico, Nicaragua and South Korea—the opportunity to 'scout' opponents, and for Australia to select players for the 1994 event.

Australia finished the series with a 5‒4 win-loss record, the same as Korea and Nicaragua. However, only Nicaragua progressed to the semi-finals. Final medal winners were Cuba (gold), USA (silver), Japan (bronze).

This commemorative Korean team baseball is inscribed with the signatures of the Korean team and was donated to the Baseball WA Museum & Archives by Australian team Executive Officer Paul Tye.

Keywords

Intercontinental Cup Baseball Tournament

Year

Statement of significance

This item has historic significance because of Australia's participation in an international baseball event. The signatures on the ball of the Korean team make it a rare item and give it social significance. It is in excellent condition and has good provenance.

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Comparative significance criteria

Object’s condition or completeness

Rare or representative

Well provenanced

Links to additional resources

Baseball Reference

Details of the 1993 Intercontinental Cup.

Last modified

Monday, 21 July, 2025