Rare baseball card stolen from Rob Schneider

Actor, comedian and baseball fan Rob Schneider throwing the ceremonial first pitch before a 2011 baseball game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Houston Astros. (David J. Phillip/AP)

A rare and valuable baseball card has been stolen from actor Rob Schneider’s home, according to TMZ.

The website reported that Schneider’s home was burglarized Friday night, and — in addition to jewelry — the burglars also stole a mint condition 1951 Bowman Willie Mays rookie baseball card, the value of which is $175,000.

Schneider is well-known for his valuable collection of old baseball cards. Two other Mays cards were also stolen.

TMZ also noted that “One source familiar with the investigation tells TMZ … the Willie Mays card is so rare, it will be difficult or impossible to fence it.”

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