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Photo Of Pope Leo Holding A Baseball Bat On An Airplane Sparks Hilarious Memes
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- Pope Leo XIV received Nellie Fox's game-used bat as a gift during a papal flight to Turkey.
- The bat belonged to Hall of Famer Nellie Fox, a longtime White Sox player.
- The pope has Chicago White Sox ties and has previously received related gifts, like a White Sox cap.
- The moment drew online memes and commentary about the pope holding a bat on an airplane.
- PSA notes Nellie Fox bats are highly used and sought after due to Fox's contact-hitting style.
- Previous reports show a 1959 Nellie Fox game-used bat sold for thousands in auctions.
- The gift aligns with Leo XIV’s long-standing affection for the Chicago White Sox.
- Media coverage framed the moment as a lighthearted intersection of sports history and papal travel.
- The bat gift was described as a family heirloom with Chicago roots.
- The report places the incident within a broader context of celebrity memorabilia gifts to the pope.
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