Why would the HOF want it?

Do they have the last ball from three Rivers, Riverfront, Cleveland Municipal, Baltimore Memorial, original Comiskey, etc, etc, etc?

Do they have the last ball from when the Mets, D'backs, Angels, Marlins, Bluejays or anybody else made their first World Series.

The ball is important to the Cardinals and Astros ONLY. Lane should either keep it or give it to the Astros - screw the Cardinals.