Gonzo's old gum fetches $10,000

The Associated Press

TUCSON, Ariz. -- A Wisconsin man gave up a real wad -- $10,000 -- for the gnawed-on chewing gum of Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Luis Gonzalez.

It was all for charity, of course.

The bid for Gonzo's gum has gripped fans and curious others for more than a month, from Arizona to Minnesota and Colorado. Now, even Gonzo's biggest fans can get a grip on getting on with life.

Jason Gabbert, owner of a sports memorabilia store in Wood Lake, Minn., and Johnjay Van Es of Tucson's KRQ radio confirmed the $10,000 bid Monday evening.

Gabbert said Curt Mueller, owner of Mueller Sports Medicine, made the bid.