Baseball Memorabilia

The H&B brand 9 model denotes a lower grade and is a inexpensive retail bat as opposed to the highest grade 125 bats that read HILLERERICH & BRADSBY Co. in the center label. The H&B labeled bats were produced from the 1920's through the 1970's, and the "R" registered trade mark would date the bat to the mid to late 1960's

A 1960's H&B 9 Nelson Fox Leader baseball bat is worth about $25. -$50. in excellent used but not abused condition - excellent unused condition. A near mint bat will sell fore more. The size of the bat will be a factor in value with Little League sized bats selling for less.

See Related Links below for similar bats with the H&B logo (77 Team Leader bats) and a Louisville Slugger Bat dating chart.

By gazing into the WikiAnswers crystal ball, I have discerned that this Model 88 was made by Winchester. Value will, of course, depend on configuration, period of manufacture, and degree of originality, none of which are coming through clearly. If the serial number is below 148859, it is pre-1964. If the barrel is only 19" (measured from the face of the closed bolt to the muzzle), you have a carbine. Now, I'll guess on the high side and say it has 92% of the original finish remaining and is mechanically sound which would grade Very Good by NRA Standards. The Standard Catalog suggests a value of $375 for a pre-64 rifle, $300 for a post-64 rifle, or $425 for a carbine (no carbines were manufactured before 1968) in Very Good condition.

Sounds like good solid amounts from a gun blue-book. If you roll the crystal ball over half-way and look at the 'demand' side that is out in the world you can probably add 20-40% to these totals for a gun in functioning condition and won't splinter after the first shot.

Example: Winchester .308 Model 88 Carbine book says $425, 'demand' says around $700. Which, for this gun made for only 3-4 years, is on the high end of the percentage rule which is 65%.

A Buck O'Neill single signed baseball is worth about $75.-$100.

Value is based on average prices of recently closed auctions. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature. Signatures that have not been properly authenticated could sell at half the market value or less. Add for inscriptions. Collectors will pay more for inscriptions such as "HOF" and pay less for personalized inscriptions like "Good Luck Chuck" In a recent auction a Buck O'Neill single signed baseball sold for $42.00 For more prices on single signed baseball see Related Links below.

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A 1983 Topps Frank Viola Rookie card number 586 has a book value of about $2.50 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.

A 1989 Upper Deck Mickey Hatcher card number 709 has a book value of about .25 cents 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.

Half a thousand dollars . . .

A 1963New York Mets Team Signed Baseball with the key signatures: Stengel, Hodges, Kranepool, and Snider is worth about $300.-$450. 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. For more information on team signed baseballs, links to full team rosters, key signatures, and price guide visit the following page from the link I left below.

A 1990 Topps Sammy Sosa Rookie card #692 has a book value of about $2.50 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.

A Yogi Berra single signed baseball is worth between $65.-$120.

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. Collectors might pay more for inscriptions like "MVP 51-54- 55 and pay less for personal inscriptions like "Good Luck Chuck" The baseball being signed in 1953 will not add value unless it is inscribed by Berra himself. In a recent auction a Yogi Berra single signed baseball sold for $89. A Yogi Berra baseball signed "it ain't over" sold for $215. PSA/DNA authenticated, and graded encapsulated baseballs could sell in the $130.-$200. price range.

A 1971 Topps Tom Seaver card number 160 has a book value of about $30.00 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.

A 1985 Fleer Kirby Puckett rookie card number 286 has a book value of about $15.00 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.

A Nolan Ryan single signed baseball is worth between $100.-$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. Inscriptions such as "5714" will sell for more. Personal Inscriptions like Good Luck Chuck" will sell for less.

A 1928 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball with the key signatures: Huggins, Ruth, Gehrig, Koenig, Hoyt, Dickey, Pennock, Combs, Pipgras, Coveleski, and Lazzeri is worth about $3,500.-$5,000.

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. For more information on team signed baseballs, links to full team rosters, key signatures, and price guide visit the following page from the link I left below.

The 1988 Don Mattingly Baseball Superstar Statue sells for $8.00 to $12.00. Mattingly played Major League Baseball for 14 seasons, all of them with the New York Yankees.

This common card is worth no more than a few cents.

The easiest thing to do would be to post a picture of the signed baseball on a baseball collectors forum and hope someone can help you identify the signature. You can also do some detective work, and narrow down the possibilities then research the baseball online looking for images of the same signature.

The origin of the baseball might help figure out what team the player that signed the baseball was on. Trace the baseball as far back as possible to the city of it's origin, or to where you found the baseball. Once you have figured out what city the baseball originated from find the closest Major League team to that city. If the baseball was found in New York for example the possibilities could be both the Mets, and the Yankees but it could also be from the older teams that have left New York like the Dodgers, and the Giants so the age of the baseball might be important as well.

If the baseball that the signature is on is an official Major League baseball check the name of the league president. This will help date the baseball, and might help determine what era the player signature is from. Now with this info try to figure out at least the initials of the player.

Once you have an idea of the players initials take the information for example: initials "BR" Now start your research for a player with the first name starting with "B" the last name starting with "R" from a team playing in the city of New York, signed on a Joe Cronin American League baseball. Taking note that the length of the name is too long to be Babe Ruth, and the baseball was made after Babe Ruth passed away you can rule him out. Bobby Richardson could be a possibility. Do a search on line for players that played for New York teams, list them and start searching for single signed baseballs for each name until you find a matching image.

If you have no luck then the player might be from another team. Baseball-almanac (Link below) has a complete all time list of Major League players from A-Z look for possibilities and start the search again using as many letters in the name as possible. Baseball-Almanac also has team rosters year by year.