Chicago Cubs

Spring's first day is typically around March 20th or 21st in the Northern Hemisphere, and around September 22nd or 23rd in the Southern Hemisphere.

Chicago was officially founded on August 12, 1833. It began as a small settlement near the mouth of the Chicago River and quickly grew into a major city due to its strategic location for transportation and trade.

Father bears have nothing to do with raising cubs.

Gillette sponsored most of the all star games in the early 1970s. Finding promotional items from Gillette from 1972 such as posters, and All-star ballots together with the baseball will increase the value. If the ball was purchased with a mail away promotion any documentation of this like a mail in coupon, or advertising for the promotional baseball will also increase the value further. The Facsimile autographs on the Baseball will also determine the value appealing to collectors of a noted player. I believe ballplayers such as Carl Yastrzemski, Nolan Ryan, Brooks Robinson, and Reggie Jackson are on this ball and would be very desirable to the collectors of these ball players. Facsimile Baseballs from this era typically sell for $25.00 - $40.00. But by putting the ball together with the items described above, and Targeting collectors of players that are on the ball will double the value if not more. If the baseball was a souvenir bought at the stadium the price might be slightly lower.

Yes, go near the bullpen area an you WILL get an autograph. Gerald Laird sign every game, and all of the bullpen pitchers usually sign. If you are lucky you will get out fielders to

The 1952 Chicago Cubs Yearbook with the cover picturing a large 52 with the Cubs logo has a book value of $100.00 - $110.00 in near/mint condition.

Condition is very important on getting anywhere near this price. Common flaws with yearbooks would be staining, foxing (yellowing), fading color, stains, creases, rips, loose pages, cracked binding, and writing on the cover. These flaws could bring the value down as much as half the market value or less. A real nice mint condition copy could sell for more.

A 1955 Chicago Cubs Team Signed Baseball with the key signature: Ernie Banks is worth about $300-$350. 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. A Jackie Robinson single signed baseball is worth about $3,000.-$4,000. and would most likely be worth a lot more than a 1955 Chicago Cubs Team Signed Baseball with a Jackie Robinson signature. It is difficult to put a value on a multi signed baseball. The value of the signatures cannot be added up to come up with a total. Multi-signed baseballs are valued as a whole, and how desired the signatures are as a group. With no connection to the Chicago Cubs, the Jackie Robinson signature will be devalued. A collector in the market for a Jackie Robinson signature would not desire the signature on a Chicago Cubs team signed baseball. The baseball might be more desired by a Cubs collector, That might desire the Jackie Robinson signature. Comparing prices of JacKie Robinson Brooklin Dodgers team signed baseball I would estimate the value of your baseball at about $600.-$1,000. 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 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 1970 Chicago Cubs Team Signed Baseball with the key signatures: Durocher, Williams, Banks, Santo, Jenkins, and Wilhelm is worth about $275.-$350. 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 see Related Links below.

It is difficult to put a value on multi signed items. The value of the signatures cannot be added up to come up with a total. Multi-signed items are valued as a whole, and how desired the signatures are as a group. Players of the same team, or players with the same achievements such as 500 home run hitters 300 game winners for example will fall into a "Group" that will be sought after by collectors. When you have a group of random signature it is difficult to gage what the item would sell for on the market. A common group of players such as Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle and the Duke Snider (1950's NY center fielders) would be easier to value as this combination of player often comes up for auction. Add Phil Niekro to this combo and you will lower the value. It is no longer a NY center fielders group of signatures. Hall of Famer signatures are desired but even then, collectors will be choosy on the players they want to pay for. Pitchers are less desired on baseball bats as this is not the tool of their trade. Based on similar auctions of compatible players I would estimate the value of the Phil Niekro Willie McCovey Yogi Berra Duke Snider signed baseball bat at about $250.-$350. more or less depending on how well the bat displays the signatures, condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the signatures. Signatures that have not been properly authenticated could sell at half the market value or less.

The last time the Cubs won the World Series was in 1908. They have appeared in number of series since. You would have to be more specific to the year the World Series baseball is from, and if it is signed or a souvenir from the series.

A 1929 Chicago Cubs Team Signed Baseball with the key signatures: Hartnet, McCarthy, Cuyler, Wilson, Hornsby, and Malone worth about $1,800.-$2,500. 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 1929 Chicago Cubs Team Signed Baseball sold for $2,151.00. 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.

Yes, his wife's name is Johannah (sp?) and they have two children, a 4-year old son named Houston and a 4-month old daughter named Macey.

The Cubs first season at Wrigley Field was 1916. At the time, the ballpark was known as Weeghman Park.