Souvenir Baseballs, with Stamped Autographs were Sold at ballparks across the country. These souvenir baseballs have been a fan favorite for decades, and is one of the first souvenirs kids get when they go to their first Major League Baseball game. Most of them have been used to submission, or the signatures faded over the years. But the few that make it through the years are desirable.
10,000 at least but giants are better
According to the collector's price guide "Team Baseballs," your ball is worth $900, but this value can be greater or lower depending on players present - in particular the inclusion of Hall of Famers Joe DiMaggio and rookie Mickey Mantle; the only year both were on an active Yankees roster - plus the all-important overall condition of the ball and autographs. Other key factors include type of ball (is it an "Official American League" ball?), whether there are any "clubhouse signatures" (autographs signed by ballboys, attendants, etc), and number of signatures present. Player autographs were often signed by clubhouse attendants, so authenticity of the significant signatures is still the main factor in determining overall value - particularly with regard to Mantle and DiMaggio.
To get top dollar for your autographed baseballs you must sell directly to a collector. eBay is loaded with collectors of baseball memorabilia. If you sell to a dealer you wwill only get about half the market value more or less depending on how long the dealer feels it will take to resell the item. Keep in mind that if your authentic baseball autographs are not properly authenticated by a trusted company you could get half the market value or less.
about 1400 dollars
About $500
1970-1975 New York Yankees Multi-Signed BaseballA New York Yankees team signed baseball from 1970 - 1975 could be worth anywhere between $450. -$1,500. if attributed to a single year. If the baseball you have cannot be attributed to a single year (team signed ) as you indicated it could have a lower value. The baseball would also be considered a New York Yankees Multi-signed baseball. A team signed baseball would be attributed to a single season.The value of your baseball will rely on the key signatures acquired. The more key signatures that appear on your baseball the higher the value it will have. Thurman Munson would be the most important key signature. Without Munson's signature the baseball will have a much lower value. Other key signatures from this era would be: Murcer, Stottlemyre, Nettles, Piniella, Lyle, Martin, Bonds, Hunter, and Guidry.See related links below for a New York Yankees team signed baseball price guide. Use the key signatures on your baseball to find a team signed baseball closest to the one you have. This should give you a ballpark value. If the signatures are not properly authenticated the baseball could sell at half the market value or less. Condition of the signature will also be a major factor.
Old Yankees BaseballTo get a value you first have to figure out which Yankees team the baseball is from. Visit the New York Yankees team signed baseball Price Guide link located below. (Related Links) The price guide features links to full team rosters to help you figure out what year the baseball is from. Searching for the players that played the least amount of time for the team will help you figure it out quicker. Once you have narrowed it down to one year the price guide also provides a list of key signatures for that year. These signatures are the most important on getting top value. The box for the ball will have a separate value.
The New York Yankees won the 1938 World Series. A 1938 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball with the key signatures: McCarthy, Gehrig, Dickey, DiMaggio, Ruffing, and Gomez is worth about $2,000.-$3,500. Value is based on average prices of recently closed auctions. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the baseball. Prices may also vary based on the amount of signatures, and key signatures acquired. The more complete the baseball with key signatures the more valuable. If the baseball was used in the 1938 World Series it could have a lower value based on condition. A clean White baseball would be most prefered. In a recent auction a 1938 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball sold for $3,883.75 If the signatures are not properly authenticated the baseball could sell at half the market value or less.
Joe DiMaggio signed Yankees baseball capA Joe DiMaggio signed Yankees baseball cap is worth between $350.-$500. Value may vary on the quality of the hat, and location of the signature. A top quality Yankees cap signed on the topside of the visor, as opposed to the underside will have more value. The type of ink used and how well it stands out in contrast to the cap will effect the value as well. Value is based on average prices of recently closed auctions. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the baseball. Signatures that have not been properly authenticated could sell at half the market value or less.
According to Forbes Magazine the New York Yankees estimated team value is $1.5 billion. http://www.forbes.com/lists/2009/33/baseball-values-09_New-York-Yankees_334613.html
Sentimental
1944 New York Yankees Team Signed BaseballA 1944 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball with the key signatures: McCarthy, Lindell, Martin, and Waner is worth about $300.00 - $500.00 Value is based on average prices of recently closed auctions. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the baseball. Prices may also vary based on the amount of signatures, and key signatures acquired. The more complete the baseball with key signatures the more valuable.If the signatures are not properly authenticated the baseball could sell at half the market value or less.
1989 New York Yankees Team Signed BaseballA 1989 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball with the key signature: Mattingly, Winfield, Sax, and Gossage is worth about $150.00-$200.00 Value is based on average prices of recently closed auctions. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the baseball. Prices may also vary based on the amount of signatures, and key signatures acquired. The more complete the baseball with key signatures the more valuable.If the signatures are not properly authenticated the baseball could sell at half the market value or less.