Baseball Memorabilia

The first Donruss set was issued in 1981. The 1981 Donruss baseball card set consists of 660 baseball cards. There were numerous errors on the first print run that were later corrected by the company during the second printing. See Related Links foe a complete checklist that includes notations for all errors, variations, rookie cards and more.

Certificate of Authenticity - Also known as COA - A statement of the genuineness of an item (often an autograph), printed on a piece of paper, thin cardboard, that is furnished to the buyer by the seller. Certificates of authenticity can be issued by the seller or a third party authentication service. The validity of the certificate of authenticity depends upon the integrity and knowledge of the seller or authentication service. Authentication is verifying the originality or genuineness of a sports collectible item.

A 1996 Bowman's best mirror image atomic refractor Chipper Jones card number 3 has a book value of about $6.00 in near/mint -mint condition. Professionally graded cards will sell for more. Condition is important.

Common flaws with baseball cards include: rounded edges, creases, off centered, and faded color. Any or all flaws will devalue the card significantly.

The value of a troy ounce with Roger Maris on it would depend on the current market demand for collector coins or precious metals featuring his image. Typically, the numismatic value of such a coin would be higher than the intrinsic value of the metal it contains. It is recommended to consult with coin dealers or collectors for a more accurate valuation.

The value of a sports illustrated magazine from 1971 featuring Willie Stargell and signed by him can vary depending on the condition of the magazine, the clarity of the signature, and current market demand. It is recommended to have the item appraised by a reputable sports memorabilia expert or auction house to get an accurate valuation.

The value of a newspaper press plate of the twins winning the World Series can vary depending on the specific plate and its condition. Generally, these plates can be valued anywhere from $50 to $200 depending on factors such as rarity and demand among collectors.

The value of a newspaper featuring Hank Aaron beating Babe Ruth's record can vary depending on several factors, such as the condition of the newspaper, its rarity, the demand for sports memorabilia, and any accompanying historical significance. Generally, such newspapers can range in value from a few dollars to hundreds of dollars, with exceptionally rare or well-preserved copies fetching even higher prices in the collectors' market. It is advisable to consult with a reputable sports memorabilia appraiser or auction house to get an accurate valuation based on the specific characteristics of the newspaper in question.

It's been awhile since I've seen a Mickey Mantle 500 Home Run newspaper. The last one that I remember seeing was selling for about $60. and in excellent - Near/Mint condition could sell for more than $100. The home town New York Daily News would be the most preferred. A full paper would be of the highest value, the cover would be next, and an article would be the lowest. The more complete the newspaper the more valuable.

Because of the low quality paper used newspapers do not sell at high price. Browning, rips, and creases will lower the price significantly. I have a Framed 1927 World Series Newspaper headline. Every time I handle the paper (to frame it) I would lose little flakes of paper off the edges.

The Newspaper clipping you have (with a picture) might sell in the $10.- $15. price range, and if it is well preserved, and displays well it could sell for more. With no picture $5. might be the limit, and the size of the clipping will be a factor.

The value of an original 1964 World Series newspaper front page can vary depending on its condition, demand, and rarity. On average, it could range from $20 to $100 or more for a well-preserved copy. Be sure to check with collectors or specialized shops for a more accurate appraisal.

Sport Magazine was published by MacFadden from 1946 -1988. Sport Magazine did not feature a Mickey Mantle cover in 1962. In fact it might be the only year that Mantle did not appear on the cover between 1959 -1967.

A 1965 Sport Magazine with Mickey Mantle on the Cover featuring the story "Mickey Mantle:The twilight of a hero" is worth about $20.-$40. Sport magazine is one of the more favorite collectible sports magazines featuring Mantle. Although you can occasionally steal this copy for $10. - $15, the majority sell for $30. - $40. in mint condition.

I will leave a link with more info and pictures of this magazine below.

The value of a 1984 Olympic baseball with 13 signatures can vary greatly depending on the players who signed it, the condition of the baseball, and the demand for those specific signatures. It is recommended to get it appraised by a reputable sports memorabilia expert to determine its exact value.

-noun 1. a game of ball between two nine-player teams played usually for nine innings on a field that has as a focal point a diamond-shaped infield with a home plate and three other bases, 90 ft. (27 m) apart, forming a circuit that must be completed by a base runner in order to score, the central offensive action entailing hitting of a pitched ball with a wooden or metal bat and running of the bases, the winner being the team scoring the most runs.

a baseball glove in 1932 cost just about 37 CENT

$25,000 in NM condition

Roberto Clemente's favorite color was blue and green

The value of a multi signed baseball cannot be priced by the value of each signature added up. Multi signed baseballs are valued as a group of signatures, and how desired that group is as a whole. You have a great group of Brooklyn Doger players from the 1940's - 1950's. A 1950 Brooklyn Dodgers team signed baseball with the key signatures: Robinson, Reese, Newcombe, Snider, Hodges, Furillo, Campanella, Roe is worth about $800.-$1,200. You are missing two key signatures Snider, and Furillo, and using the value of the 1950 baseball as a yardstick your baseball might be worth in the $300.- $500. price range.

Well one without his autograph is $300. So I guess you would get $500 or $550 at the least and $1000 at the most.

A Mike Piazza single signed baseball is worth between $150.- $200. 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. Add for inscriptions.

In a recent auction (March 2008) a Mike Piazza single signed baseball sold for $127.