Baseball Memorabilia

A 1950 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball with the key signatures: Stengel, Rizzuto, DiMaggio, Berra, Mize, Martin, Ford, Bauer, and Woodling is worth about $1,200.-$1,600. 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. In a recent auction a 1950 New York Yankees Team signed baseball sold for $1,610 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 see Related Links below

== == The 1946 World Series featured the St. Louis Cardinals beating the Boston Red Sox. A 1946 World Series souvenir baseball bat is worth about $75.-$150. in excellent to near/mint condition. Some souvenir bats came with a mini pennant attached to it and with the pennant could sell as high as $300.

A Red Schoendienst single signed baseball is worth between $60.-$80.

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.

A 1969 Topps Willie Mays baseball card # 190 has a book value of about $80.00 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.

In most cases, the division winner with the best overall season record plays the wildcard team and the other two division winners play each other. But, in the case where the wildcard team and the division winner with the best overall record come from the same division, the division winner with the second overall best record plays the wildcard team and the division winner with the best overall record plays the division winner with the third best overall record. Confusing? Kinda, and kinda not really fair either, but MLB does not want two teams from the same division playing each other in the first round of the playoffs.

This All-star game was Played on Brooklyn's Ebbets Field on July 12, 1949 hosted by the Brooklyn Dodgers. The American League beat the National league 11-7. The official All-star Souvenir Program is worth about $800.00 - $1,000. in excellent - near/mint condition.

As with all collectibles, condition is the most important factor of all providing that the item is authentic. With programs/scorecards the slightest flaws will bring the price down significantly. An exceptional mint condition scorecard could sell for more. Common flaws would be staining, foxing (yellowing), fading, creases, rips, loose pages, cracked binding, and writing on the cover. Un-scored programs will generally sell at a higher price than a scored program but sometimes it doesn't effect value. The over all condition, and how well the cover displays will.

Amazon sells one for 1,090.00 with free shipping.

Worth about a dime.

There are a few factors in determining the value of your baseball. The type of baseball it is signed on, authentication, and the condition of the signatures as well as the ball itself. The most desirable baseball for these signatures would be a Warren Giles Official National league baseball. If the signatures are professionally authenticated it would also add value to the ball. In general a 1957 Brooklyn Dodger team signed baseball with the key signatures: Hodges, Gillian, Reese, Furillo, Snider, Campanella, Koufax, and Drysdale is worth about $1,000. -- $1,300. A 1955 Brooklyn Dodger team signed baseball would be the trophy ball the year they beat the Yankees in the World Series.$2,500. -- $4,000

A Exquisite Collection Papelbon/Verlander Rookie Card number 53 that comes autographed (by both players), and limited/55, has a book value of $80.00 in near mint condition. If you have a signed rookie card issued without the autograph it will have a much lower value. A Jonathan Papelbon autographed baseball card is worth between $10. -$20. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature. Signatures that have not been authenticated could sell at half the market value or less. In general, collectors of baseball cards would rather have a baseball card without the signature. The signature would be considered as a flaw in the condition of the card and will lower the value. An inexpensive card will benefit, but if the value grows in the future it will be held back by the growth of the value of the signature.

A 1963 Topps Sandy Koufax baseball card number 210 has a book value of about $150.00 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 "refractor card" is a card that has chrome reflective devices. These cards often come with a thin removable protective layer. The card loses some value if this plastic layer is removed. Refractor cards are commonly used as inserts along with regular issue packs of cards and were first introduced in the 1990's. I will leave a link below to a Glossary Of Baseball Collectible Terms if you need more information.

The value of baseball cards as with any other collectible is dictated by supply, and demand. The lower the number of items available on the market with the highest demand will have a higher value. Older baseball cards are fewer in number than today's baseball cards, and in general have a higher value. There are modern cards that have high value, that are available in high numbers but, the demand for those cards is greater than the number avalible. As time passes if collectors lose interest in these cards because of the large numbers printed the value will drop big time. The older cards in less number in time will have a better chance of holding their value longer.

The Babe Ruth New York Yankees Gold Shielded Card #30 was released in 1996. The auction value differs per the condition of the card and the seller. However, the book value could range from $20-$50. You may check out the actual or real time pricing from eBay or other online auction listings and also can check out from Beckett marketplace.

I don't know about dollar value but mini is known in my family as the gun that has killed more deer than any other. I put it as better than the new winchesters. I don't know about dollar value but mini is known in my family as the gun that has killed more deer than any other. I put it as better than the new winchesters.

A Reggie Jackson Signed Bat is worth between $125. - $175. The most preferred bat for a signature is a bat closest to the size, and model the player used. The better the quality of the bat the higher collectors value it will have. 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. In a recent auction a Reggie Jackson signed Adirondack Big Stick bat sold for $167.30

A 1974 Detroit Tigers Team Signed Baseball with the key signatures: Kaline, Freehan, Lolich, and Horton is worth about $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. 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 use in the 1974 World Series it could have a lower value based on condition. A clean white baseball would be most preferred for the signatures. Without being able to prove the baseball was used in a World Series game it will not sell as such. Any added value will rely on the buyers belief that it is a World Series baseball. 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 see Related Links below.

A Craig Biggio Signed baseball Bat is worth between $125.-$175. The most preferred bat for a signature is a bat closest to the size, and model the player used. The better the quality of the bat the higher collectors value it will have. 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.

Hobby shops carry all types of card protectors including baseball card protectors. A cheaper option would be to check your local dollar store. The other option is online at sites like Staples.

These commemorative bats are referred to as "Black Bats" and have been produced by batmaker Hillerich & Bradsy (makers of the "Louisville Slugger") to honor each season's American and National League champions since 1934. They were made in relatively large quantities (especially for Yankees and Dodgers teams) and presented to players and team personel, as well as league officials and VIPs. Ironically, bats made in the last ten years are worth more than those produced decades ago, as H&B cut down the quantities distributed significantly in the early 90's due to the expense. Yours is truly a function of its overall condition, with a safe appraisal being $100-150. Bats in Near Mint condition would warrant the top value and possibly more.