Baseball Memorabilia

Hanna Batrite Baseball bats were indeed manufactured in Athens, Ga from the 1920's until around 1976. Many pros had their names inscribed including Hall of Famers. My personal one has Luke Appling's signature and is probably an 80 out of 100. It is a 29 inch Little League bat that, believe it or not, I won in a raffle at the Glenwood Theatre in Decatur, GA around 1965. Like almost everything else, value is determined by supply and demand among other things like condition. I was told that my bat in its present condition would be worth between $50-$75 to a collector.

A Johnny Vander Meer single signed baseball is worth about $60.-$90. 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 group recent auction (3/29/2009) a Johnny Vander Meer single signed baseball sold at a high of $77.68.

A Walter Johnson single signed baseball is worth about $4,000.-$8,000.

Value is based on average prices of recently closed auctions. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the 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 Walter Johnson single signed baseball sold for $3,585.00

Babe only hit one home-run in All Star game history. That ball has been lost for 70+ years (or at least hidden away somewhere), but lots of folks have talked about it over the last century. In 1933, it wasn't a really big deal, because nobody knew that this new "All Star" idea would become the mid-summer classic that it is! Of all the different pieces of Ruth memorabilia floating around out there, this would definitely be one of the most phenomenal! Especially if you actually have a ticket stub that would corroborate just where you were sitting during the game, as Ruth's ball is known to have flown over the right field fence into the lower deck at old Comiskey. If the ball actually has all that great provenance, this is going to be an amazing discovery. This Babe Ruth 1933 All Star Game home run baseball sold at auction in 2006 for $805,000. I do not know if the ball was signed by the Babe. Either way there is only one ball and that is the value. A 1933 All-Star game full Ticket played at Chicago's Comiskey Park is worth about $450. and about $225. -$275. for a Ticket stub. Condition is important. Rips, creases, and fading could bring the price down significantly. With ticket stubs if the stub was not torn cleanly it will effect the price as will if the stub was stapled to program (holes) which was a common practice. The article would add value to the ticket, and sold alone might only fetch about $5. The more complete the newspaper with the article the more valuable. As a complete package I'm sure the ticket stub, and article would be thrown in for $805,000. If you owned this baseball I guess you know the answer by now.

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A 1982 Topps Kmart Mickey Mantle card number 1 has a book value of about .75 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.

A 1929 Philadelphia Athletics World Series program played at Shibe Park is worth about $1000. - $1,500. in excellent - near/mint condition. A 1929 Chicago Cubs World Series program played at Wrigley Field is worth about $500.- $1,000. 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.

The value on a "scored" program as opposed to a un-scored program can vary depending on the game, and collectors preference. In general I would say an un-scored program will sell at a higher price. Some collectors do not mind scored programs.

See Related links below for more information on vintage baseball publications.

The price guides place a value of around $150 on an Aaron autographed bat, but this depends a great deal on the manufacturer, length, and weight of the bat. Also, condition of both the bat and autograph are important factors.
It depends on the type of bat, Louisville Slugger, Rawlings, etc. You could get one of these for approximately $495 - 595.

A 1924 Washington Senators World Series Full ticket played at Griffith Stadium is worth about $800. -$900.and a ticket stub about $350.-$450. A 1924 New York Giants World Series Full ticket played at The Polo Grounds is worth about $750. -$800. A ticket stub sells for about $300.-$350.

Condition is important. The slightest flaws could bring the price down significantly. Common flaws include; rips, creases, stains, and fading. Ticket stubs that are not ripped cleanly will also sell for less. See Related Links for more information on vintage baseball tickets.

A 1955 Topps Roberto Clemente rookie card number 164 has a book value of about $2,200.00 in near/mint -mint condition. Professionally graded cards will sell for more money than a non-graded card in the same condition. With the value of this card it will pay to have the card graded. It could double the value or more depending on the grade given. 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 1967 Topps Willie Mays baseball card number 200 has a book value of about $100.00 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.

300,000 is the value of this card. There are only 12 in the world

A 2002 Anaheim Angeles Team Signed Baseball with the key signatures: Salmon, Anderson, Erstad, Glaus, and Percival is worth about $800.-$1,100.

Value is based on average prices of recently closed auctions. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the 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.

The value will vary depending on the size, the type of photo, and it's origin. If it is a modern reproduction 8 x 10 photo it would only have a value of about $10.00. Original first generation photos printed from the original negative will have a higher value. The photo could be a news service, press or wire photo. These type of photos could range in value from $20. -$200. with photos that were used in publication having added value.

The team photo could also be part of an advertisement or premium given away with a product or publication. Premium photos do sell at a premium. Teams have also sent out photos in the mail in reply to fan requests.

More information would be needed to give an accurate value, The photo would have to be correctly identified as to it's type, and origin.

A 1989 Fleer Rafael Palmeiro card number 434 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.

A Jimmy Foxx signed 8 x 10 photo is worth about $1,000.- $1,500. Price will vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature.

Photo composition, appeal, and how well the photo displays the signature will effect the value. The type of ink used, and how it stands out in contrast to the photograph will also effect the price. Larger and more desired pictures could sell for more.

In a 2007 auction a Jimmy Foxx signed 5 x 7 photo sold for $776.75 Signatures that have not been authenticated could sell at half the market value or less.

== == A 2001 Topps Traded Albert Pujols rookie card number T247 has a book value of about $50.00 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.