Baseball memorabilia collectors are known for their eclectic tastes, but this might be one of the most unique items ever sold. The fully functioning espresso machine that famously sat in Team Italy’s dugout during their viral World Baseball Classic run has officially been sold at auction, fetching a staggering final price of $16,000.
A Viral Sensation
During the WBC, television cameras frequently caught the Italian players and coaching staff casually sipping espresso in the dugout between innings. The machine became a massive internet meme and an unofficial mascot for the team’s passionate, fun-loving style of play. The anonymous winning bidder now owns a hilarious and highly recognizable piece of modern international baseball history.
