Schilling's bloody sock may be sold

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - The infamous bloody sock that became a part of New England folklore during the Boston Red Sox' 2004 World Series run may soon be on the auction block.

Documents filed with the Massachusetts Secretary of State's office reveal that Curt Schilling put the bloody sock and other pieces of memorabilia up for collateral to obtain loans for his video game company, 38 Studios.

As a result, Schilling could be forced to sell the sock and other personal valuables to make up for millions of dollars in loans he owes in connection with his failed firm.

Other items pledged by Schilling include a baseball cap worn by Lou Gehrig, as well as World War II memorabilia.

The Boston Globe, which first reported the story, says the blood-stained sock could be worth as much as $25,000 if it ever goes on the auction block.

The sock became blood-stained as Schilling pitched through pain after undergoing a temporary surgical procedure on his ankle prior to Game 6 of the 2004 American League Championship Series.

The Red Sox defeated the New York Yankees, staving off elimination en route to their first World Series win in 86 years.

The sock is currently on display at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.

Eyewitness News contacted a Hall of Fame spokesperson who declined to say whether Schilling has asked to get the sock back.