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Comedian Sam Hammington owns rare Shohei Ohtani card; Defconn jokes retirement is set
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Comedian Sam Hammington owns rare Shohei Ohtani card; Defconn jokes retirement is set

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Comedian Sam Hammington revealed he owns a rare Shohei Ohtani baseball card, one of only 25 in the world.
  • The card's value was discussed, with a different Ohtani rookie card recently selling for 3.9 billion won.
  • Hammington's collection, including other Ohtani cards, suggests he has secured his financial future.

South Korean comedian Sam Hammington has revealed he possesses a highly coveted Shohei Ohtani baseball card, with only 25 such cards existing globally. The revelation came during an episode of the Channel A entertainment program 'Detective's Business Secrets,' where Hammington showcased his sports card collection.

Fellow comedian Defconn inquired about the value of Hammington's limited-edition Ohtani card, referencing a recent sale of a unique Ohtani rookie card that fetched 3.9 billion won (approximately $2.8 million USD). Hammington stated his card is one of only 25 in existence, surprising the show's cast with its potential worth.

It's a card that exists only 25 in the world.

— Sam HammingtonDescribing the rarity and value of his Shohei Ohtani baseball card.

Hammington also mentioned owning several other Shohei Ohtani rookie cards. Defconn remarked that Ohtani's popularity has seemingly ensured Hammington's financial security for retirement. Shohei Ohtani, a superstar for the Los Angeles Dodgers, is renowned for his two-way prowess as a pitcher and hitter, having achieved four unanimous MVP awards in Major League Baseball, a feat unmatched by any other athlete in the history of the four major North American professional sports leagues.

Thanks to Ohtani, my retirement preparations are complete.

— DefconnCommenting on Sam Hammington's financial security due to his valuable Ohtani card collection.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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