This is a very special photo for a number of reasons- most significantly because one of the Angioma Alliance members, Zach Brown, was personally given this photo by Boston Red Sox own, Ryan Westmoreland.  Both of these individuals suffer from cavernous angioma.  Zach has unselfishly offered this photo for the 1^st Angioma Alliance Rare Disease Day Auction in the hopes that there will someday soon be a cure for this illness. Zach is 12 years old and currently undergoing facial surgery to restore damage that has been done as a result of several bleeds to his brain.  (You can view both Ryan Westmoreland and Zach Brown’s stories at www.angiomaalliance.org.) 

As to the memorabilia aspect of the photo, the play is referred to as the most significant stolen base in MLB history. Roberts made a large contribution to the 2004 Red Sox' championship post-season, even though he did not play in the 2004 World Series.  Most notable was his stolen base against the Yankees in the ALCS Game 4. The Red Sox were facing elimination in the bottom of the ninth inning, down 4 runs to 3. Kevin Millar drew a walk from Yankees closer Mariano Rivera. Roberts, who had not played in ten days, came in to pinch run. Rivera threw to first base three times (the last almost picked off Roberts); on the next pitch, Roberts stole second base, just beating the throw. Bill Mueller followed with a single, Roberts scored, and the Sox went on to win in twelve innings and begin their run of eight straight wins, culminating in Boston's first World Series title since 1918.  In 2006, the event was recognized as a Memorable Moment in Red Sox history by the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame. He retained lasting status as a hero in Boston, later receiving standing ovations in Fenway every time he came up to bat for the Giants.

Let's support Zach in the continued efforts to find a cure for those suffering from cavernous angioma.  Bid today and enjoy a piece of baseball history and support a great cause.