Rawlings started making the official World Series game baseballs in 1978 that have an Official World Series Stamp.. Before that regular season American, and National League baseballs were used.
An Official Spalding 1968 (1951 - 1969) National League Warren Giles baseball is worth about $200. without the box in excellent condition An Official Reach 1968 (1959 - 1973) American League Joe Cronin baseball is worth about $200. without the box in excellent condition.
There would be no way of knowing if the baseball was used in the 1968 World Series game or a regular season game without provenance. A letter of provenance stating that the baseball was used during the 1968 World Series would be needed. The strength of the provenance will dictate the value. A letter of provenance from a team player or league official will be acceptable. A letter of provenance from a fan at the game will not hold much weight if any.
Provenance is the history of ownership of a particular item. It allows the buyer to secure additional insight as to the origin or chain of custody of the item.
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A Roberto Alomar single signed baseball is worth approximately $90 if it is on a Rawlings Official Major League baseball and is signed on the "sweet spot".
These values assume that they are all authenticator by a reputable company. An autograph that isn't properly authenticated can be worth as little as half of the value of an authenticated signature.
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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.
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.
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.
A 1964 Los Angeles Dodgers Team Signed Baseball with the key signatures: Alston, W. Davis, Koufax, Drysdale, Howard, Wills, and T. Davis is worth about $250.-$400. 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.
If the signatures are signed on an official NL ball from 1965, it would be a Warren Giles ball. Condition of the signatures, bold or faded will effect the value. Multi-signed or Dual signed baseballs with a noted player will sell for less than a single signed baseball of the same noted player. A Sandy Koufax single signed baseball is worth between $250.-$400. Add Wally Moon's signature, and it would most likely sell for under this price.
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.
The 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers yearbook featuring the Bum Drawing by famed Sporting News artist/ illustrator Willard Mullin (reaching for star) is worth about $250.00 - $400.00 in excellent - near/mint condition. Issues in mint condition or in less than excellent condition will sell higher or lower accordingly.
Common flaws include: rips, creases, staining, cracked binding, and loose pages. Condition is important, and even minor flaws could devalue the yearbook significantly.
A 1989 Los Angeles Dodgers Team Signed Baseball with the key signatures: Lasorda, Murry, Randolph, Gibson, Valenzuela, and Hershiser is worth about $250.-$300. 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.
A 1958 Los Angeles Pennant is worth about $75. - $125. in excellent to near/mint condition. Even minor flaws will bring the price down significantly. Common flaws with pennants are missing ties, pin holes, frying, creases, and "crackling" on the printing. Sometimes people will trim down a pennant to rid it of the frying or other flaws like a flat tip (point) Caused by being pinned up and ripped off. Any of these flaws will degrade the pennant significantly. Doctored pennants - A term used to describe a pennant that has been altered to cover up a flaw, is a practice that is frowned upon among the collecting community, and could sell for less than a pennant with the flaws it was meant to cover up. Vintage pennants are difficult to date to a specific season. Many pennants were for sale at the ballparks for several years in a row. Team logo's and artwork could help in dating. Often team will use the same artwork on other souvenirs like programs, and yearbooks making it possible to date to a specific year.
Most pre 1970 full sized (12" x 30") felt pennants sell for below $50.- $100. Photo pennants, and scroll or roster pennants listing team players, Championship, and World Series Pennants are more desired by collectors and will sell for more. Premium mini pennants offered by candy companies in a special offer for example could also sell for more. As with all collectibles condition is important.
In August 2012, Major League Baseball owners approved the sale of the San Diego Padres to a group that includes golfer Phil Mickelson and the sons of former Los Angeles Dodgers owner Peter O'Malley. The group will purchase the team for $800 million.
Dating back to their days in Brooklyn, the Dodgers have thrown a record 22 no-hit games. Since the ballclub moved to the West Coast in 1958, there have been 12 no hitters thrown by nine pitchers:
1. Sandy Koufax vs. the New York Mets (June 30, 1962). Los Angeles 5, New York 0.
2. Sandy Koufax vs. the San Francisco Giants (May 11, 1963). Los Angeles 8, San Francisco 0.
3. Sandy Koufax @ the Philadelphia Phillies (June 4, 1964). Los Angeles 3, Philadelphia 0.
4. Sandy Koufax vs. the Chicago Cubs (Sept. 9, 1965). Los Angeles 1, Chicago 0. (Perfect game).
5. Bill Singer vs. the Philadelphia Phillies (July 20, 1970). Los Angeles 5, Philadelphia 0.
6. Jerry Reuss @ the San Francisco Giants (June 27, 1980). Los Angeles 8, San Francisco 0.
7. Fernando Valenzuela vs. the St. Louis Cardinals (June 29, 1990). Los Angeles 6, St. Louis 0.
8. Kevin Gross vs. the San Francisco Giants (Aug. 17, 1992). Los Angeles 2, San Francisco 0.
9. Ramon Martinez vs. the Florida Marlins (July 14, 1995). Los Angeles 7, Florida 0.
10. Hideo Nomo @ the Colorado Rockies (Sept. 17, 1996). Los Angeles 9, Colorado 0.
11. Josh Beckett @ the Philadelphia Phillies (May 25, 2014). Los Angeles 6, Philadelphia 0.
12. Clayton Kershaw vs. the Colorado Rockies (June 18, 2014). Los Angeles 8, Colorado 0.
In the teams first years they were nicknamed the Brooklyn Bridegroms by the fans (7 of the teams players had gotten married over the offseason). The White in their uniform is called "Wedding Gown White" and the Blue is from the old wedding superstition "Something old, something new, something borrowed, and something BLUE!" So there you have it! Wedding gown white & borrowed blue. Go Dodgers!
The dodger's starting lineup song is Fort Minor- Remember the Name (instrumental)
The Yankees are the best team history wise and are slowly gaining back their reputation. They have had a rough start the past years but they are slowly making a comeback. Red Sox have very little history on competing Yankees when it comes to winning world championships, as they only have 7 world series cups while the Yankees have over 26. Yes, they have 26. The sad thing is, is that because the Red Sox can't hold a candle to Yankee's history, Red Sox fans will edit questions like these (and I am predicting that this will be edited in the next hour) with sayings like "YANKEES SUX GO RED SOX!!!!!!!111". Facts are facts Red Sox fans, get over it and leave it be.
The Yankees and the Dodgers last played in the 1981 World Series, with the Dodgers winning in six games.
The San Diego Padres's 2014 team salary is $86255096, 22nd in the MLB.
The Dodgers were originally established as the Brooklyn Atlantics in 1883.
Hall of Famer Johnny Bench was the last Reds player to wear #5 (1967-1983). Prior to Bench, other Reds that wore the number were Johnny Temple (1964), Darrell Johnson (1962), Vada Pinson (1958), Hobie Landreth (1953-1955), Dixie Howell (1951), Ray Lamanno (1946-1948), Joe Just (1944-1945), Dick West (1940-1943), Willard Hershberger (1939), Billy Myers (1935-1937), Jake Flowers (1934), Johnny Moore (1933), and Babe Herman (1932).
Russell Martin was a 17th round choice of the Dodgers in 2002 and signed a contract with them shortly afterwards.
His first game with the Dodgers was May 5, 2006.
the one who runs fast hits a ball scored a run or 2 weighted the end of his bat and took steroids.
Sadly, only two, 1969 and 1986 -6/1/2009 You mean how many titles have the Mets won (2). As far as wins the Mets record is 4-1 Vs Baltimore 1969 3-4 Vs Oakland 1973 4-3 Vs Boston 1986 1-4 Vs New York Yankees 2000 Total 12-12
Two: In 1969 and 1986.
Don Mattingly was the Yankee first baseman from 1982 to 1995. He played left and right field in his first couple of seasons with the Yankees until a full time move to first base. He then became the Yankee hitting coach from 2004-2006 and Joe Torre's bench coach in 2007. He ended his Yankee career with 2,153 hits. He is currently the Los Angeles Dodgers hitting coach. Don's number 23 was retired by the Yankees in 1997.