What is the value of a 1961 New York Yankees program with Yogi Berra and Whitey Ford's autographs?

Answer 1

A 1961 New York Yankees Team signed Baseball with the Key signatures: Kubek, Berra, Mantle, Ford, Howard, Maris, and Tresh is worth about $1,500.-$2,000. Price 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.

The fact that the baseball is game used can lower the value of the signatures based on the condition. The bulk of the value will rely on the signatures, and how well the baseball displays the signatures. A game used baseball with signs of wear, and soil will not make a good display. The value of the baseball as "Game -Used" will rely on the provenance that accompanies it. Otherwise it is just a used baseball.

If the baseball does have provenance proving that the baseball was used in a Major League game by the Yankees, it might add value based on the strength of the provenance. The provenance would have to be from a team official, player or family member. A letter of provenance from a fan or stating it is from a collection is not sufficient. In a recent auction a 1961 Yankees team reunion baseball without Roger Maris sold for $1,200. For more prices on team signed baseballs, list of Key signatures, and links to full team rosters see Related Links below

Answer 2

A 1945 Yankees scorecard/program is worth between $30.-$40. In excellent -near/mint condition. When the program is autographed by a player the collectible program becomes a signed Item. The bulk of the value then relies on the signature, and how well the item displays that signature.

The program might be more desired if it were a program from the 'Babe's" playing days. The type of low grade paper used for these programs is very sensitive to exposure to the air causing the paper to brown, and become brittle. Collectors will not invest a lot of money on a signature that might flake away in time. How well the program is preserved will effect the price.

A Babe Ruth signed publication could sell between $2,000.-$4,000. price will vary based on condition of the program, the signature, and how well the program displays the signature. If the signature is on the inside as opposed to the cover it would be valued less. The type of ink used, and how it stands out in contrast to the program will also effect the price. The type of authenticity that accompanies the signature as well.

Signatures that are not properly authenticated could sell at half the market value or less. If you do not know the origin of the signature, or know for sure that it was signed by Babe Ruth, before spending money on having the autograph authenticated do your homework. Find signatures on line that have been properly authenticated, and compare them to yours. If you feel comfortable that the signature could be authentic then proceed.

I will leave a link to a sample of a Babe Ruth signature below.

Answer 3

1946-1949 New York Yankees Team Signed BaseballA New York Yankees team signed baseball from the 1940's that features the signature of Yogi Berra could be from the years 1946 -1949 and could be worth anywhere from $800. -$1,500. depending on the year that the team could be attributed to. If the baseball has the signatures of players from multiple years it could have a lower value than a baseball from a specific year.

To figure out what year your baseball is from visit the New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball Price Guide 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.

Answer 4

A BASEBALL OF COURSE WOULD BE MORE VALUABLE...IT SHOULD FETCH ABOUT $25.