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Pirates, Livvy Dunne offer huge package to land rare Paul Skenes card

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Pirates, Livvy Dunne offer huge package to land rare Paul Skenes card

Livvy Dunne raised the stakes in an offer the Pirates made to one lucky person who finds a one-of-one Paul Skenes MLB Debut Patch trading card.

The National League franchise made an offer potentially worth millions Friday on social media, including seats behind home plate for 30 years — and then Skenes’ girlfriend added the opportunity for that collector to sit with her in a suite for a game.

“Let’s raise the stakes… the person who find the card can sit with me at a Pirates game in my suite,” the fifth year LSU gymnast wrote on her social media feeds, including the Pirates’ proposed trade.

Olivia Dunne and Paul Skenes at the LSU-Alabama game at Tiger Stadium on Nov. 9, 2024.

Olivia Dunne and Paul Skenes at the LSU-Alabama game at Tiger Stadium on Nov. 9, 2024. Olivia Dunne / Instagram

Dunne — a fifth year gymnast at LSU and a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model — is a regular at Pirates home games.

The card, autographed by Skenes, features a patch worn on the sleeve of his jersey from his major league debut that was taken off his jersey at the end of the game and then inserted into the card.

Livvy Dunne added to the Pirates' offer for a collector to find a rare Paul Skenes trading card.

Livvy Dunne added to the Pirates’ offer for a collector to find a rare Paul Skenes trading card. Instagram/Livvy Dunne

It’s a part of the 2024 Topps Chrome Update set that launched earlier this week, featuring rookies and second-year players with MLB Debut Patch cards.

“To the lucky person who finds this card… We’d love to bring this card home to PNC Park to share with all Buccos fans,” the Pirates account wrote on X, including the team’s proposed offer.

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes (30) pitches during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in New York.

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes (30) pitches during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in New York. AP

It includes two Pirates season tickets behind home plate for the next 30 years; a softball game for 30 at PNC Park plus coaching from Pirates Alumni, and a VIP spring training experience.

That spring training experience includes a private tour of Pirates City and LECOM Park, meet and greet with Skenes, two Skenes autographed jerseys, batting practice and warm up with the team, along with other unique experiences at Pirates City and LECOM Park.

Livvy Dunne supports boyfriend, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes (30) in a start against the New York Yankees Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, NY.

Livvy Dunne supports boyfriend, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes (30) in a start against the New York Yankees Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, NY. Robert Sabo for NY Post

Paul Skenes #30 of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Livvy Dunne pose for a portrait during the 2024 Red Carpet Photo Shoot at Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.

Paul Skenes #30 of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Livvy Dunne pose for a portrait during the 2024 Red Carpet Photo Shoot at Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. MLB Photos via Getty Images

Dunne upping the ante was a power move.

Shortly after that, late night talk show host Seth Meyers, who’s a collector, added his own offer — just to see this card in person with his own eyes.

“If you find it and just let me LOOK at it for a SECOND, 4 VIP tickets to a @LateNightSeth taping,” Meyers posted Friday on X.

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