Signature Baseballs|Autographed baseballs » Uncategorized http://www.signaturebaseballs.com Baseballs autographed by past and present baseball teams, players Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:04:30 +0000 en hourly 1 Kid Nichols Signed Baseball Brings $53,775 http://www.signaturebaseballs.com/kid-nichols-signed-baseball-brings-53775 http://www.signaturebaseballs.com/kid-nichols-signed-baseball-brings-53775#comments Mon, 25 Apr 2011 22:11:52 +0000 admin http://www.signaturebaseballs.com/?p=8257 There is no shortage of bidders when rare or high grade single-signed baseballs hit the market. Even players who lived long lives are in demand by collectors. Case in point...a 1950-era Kid Nichols signed baseball which sold at auction April 22 for $53,775. Nichols, who played around the turn of the 20th century, simply isn't found alone on any autographed balls.

Signed Kid Nichols baseballHeritage Auctions sold the Nichols ball and several others liquidated from a major collection. Among the other baseballs signed was an Eddie Collins single autograph ball that brought $22,705. A Nap Lajoie skyrocketed to $26,290.

Apparently we're not losing many collectors with deep pockets.

A circa-1947 Babe Ruth signed ball sold for $19,120, a price matched by a 1960 era Jimmie Foxx single-signed sphere. Collectors are willing to pay for quality judging by the selling prices of these. And if you happen to know where another Kid Nichols signed baseball might be, you've got a nice windfall waiting for you!

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Whitey Herzog HOF 2010 SIGNED Autographed MLB Baseball PSA/DNA GRADED MINT 9 Whitey Herzog HOF 2010 SIGNED Autographed MLB Baseball PSA/DNA GRADED MINT 9 Paypal US $79.00 1h 44m
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Carlton Fisk HOF 2000 SIGNED Official MLB Baseball PSA/DNA MINT 9.5 #J11780 Carlton Fisk HOF 2000 SIGNED Official MLB Baseball PSA/DNA MINT 9.5 #J11780 Paypal US $99.00 1h 45m
Monte Irvin HOF 73 SIGNED MLB Baseball PSA/DNA GRADED GEM MINT 10 Monte Irvin HOF 73 SIGNED MLB Baseball PSA/DNA GRADED GEM MINT 10 Paypal US $69.00 1h 45m
]]> http://www.signaturebaseballs.com/kid-nichols-signed-baseball-brings-53775/feed 2 Ripken Baseballs Great for Autographs http://www.signaturebaseballs.com/ripken-baseballs-great-for-autographs http://www.signaturebaseballs.com/ripken-baseballs-great-for-autographs#comments Fri, 25 Feb 2011 23:43:53 +0000 admin http://www.signaturebaseballs.com/?p=8236 Many collectors of signed baseballs look for the special commemorative balls issued by Major League Baseball for special occasions. Cal Ripken baseballs are especially popular and two different ones were issued later in his career—each documenting a landmark moment in his Hall of Fame career.

The Cal Ripken baseballs were used by MLB on the following occasions:  the 2131 ball was designed for use at Camden Yards on September 6, 1995 when Ripken Jr. broke Lou Gehrig's record for consecutive games played. Gehrig had set the mark in the 1930s with 2130 consecutive games played. 2131, of course, represented the number of the new record.

Ripken farewell baseballThe Official American League baseball had the number 8 logo on it for Ripken’s jersey number along with the two record numbers.

In 2001, Ripken’s two-decade long big league career came to an end and he was again honored during his final game with the use of a special “farewell” ball. This Ripken baseball featured a drawing of Cal waving to fans along with the dates of his rookie year (1982) and his retirement season (2001).

Collectors can own the commemorative baseballs for what’s generally a very reasonable price since MLB and Rawlings created thousands of exact replicas of the Ripken baseballs to meet the demand of fans and collectors. They are favorites for collectors who appreciated what Ripken did—and still does---for baseball.

The signed The Cal Ripken Jr. Commemorative baseball was used in the game played at Camden Yards on On September 6, 1995 when Cal Ripken Jr. broke Lou Gehrig's record for consecutive games played, 2131. The Official American League Gene Budig baseball featured the number 8 logo on it and the number of consecutive games he played in to break Lou Gehrig's record.

You can buy the autographed Ripken baseballs through ProSportsMemorabilia.com which has a large supply of those and other Ripken signed pieces.

]]> http://www.signaturebaseballs.com/ripken-baseballs-great-for-autographs/feed 0 Mickey Mantle Autographed Baseballs Remain Popular http://www.signaturebaseballs.com/why-mickey-mantle-autographed-baseballs-remain-so-popular http://www.signaturebaseballs.com/why-mickey-mantle-autographed-baseballs-remain-so-popular#comments Fri, 12 Nov 2010 14:27:02 +0000 admin http://www.signaturebaseballs.com/?p=8210 As a player the great Mickey Mantle’s accomplishments on the baseball field are many; and that got him a first ballot vote into the Hall of fame. Mantle did so much and meant so much to so many fans as a player he is still discussed over 40 years after his retirement. Although his great career is the obvious reason why Mickey Mantle autographed baseballs are worth what they are, there are actually more reasons why there's still more demand than supply.

Mantle was one of the first baseball players who signed for pay at baseball card shows. He was an immensely popular guest, especially on the east coast where the kids who had grown up watching him play, got a chance to reconnect when Mantle first began appearing in the early 1980s. Mantle also had a contract with Upper Deck in which he had to sign a good amount of memorabilia.

Ever since those days, Mantle’s autographs were worth more than any other players’ autographs. Show promoters saw the incredible demand and Mantle raised his prices. He signed thousands of items, of course, but it didn't quench the thirst of baseball fans in general and New York Yankees collectors in particular. Many fans became sports collectors because of Mantle.

The demand for his autograph continued to rise and it has not really stopped. Mantle was successful as a player on the field and charismatic enough off it to generate legions of fans. All those things put together made him a likeable person, and a baseball hero. Even if it was eventually discovered that Mantle was a flawed hero with a drinking problem and a nasty streak, it never really hurt his popularity.

If you want to obtain a Mickey Mantle autographed baseball, it's not difficult. Just be sure to purchase one that's been authenticated by a reputable source like PSA/DNA.

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]]> http://www.signaturebaseballs.com/why-mickey-mantle-autographed-baseballs-remain-so-popular/feed 2 What Determines the Value of an Autographed Baseball? http://www.signaturebaseballs.com/what-determines-the-value-of-an-autographed-baseball http://www.signaturebaseballs.com/what-determines-the-value-of-an-autographed-baseball#comments Tue, 09 Nov 2010 23:05:12 +0000 admin http://www.signaturebaseballs.com/?p=8204 Have you ever wondered what it is that makes signed baseballs worth a certain amount of money? How one baseball can go from costing you $20 or even getting it for free, but end up costing hundreds or even thousands of dollars? If you have been a baseball collector or are a prospective collector, these questions will certainly come to your mind at one point or another. A lot of times people get autographed baseballs from “no-name” players and they never think that the ball will be worth anything. A lot of times people get autographs from “hot shot” players or prospects that are supposed to end up being in the hall of fame and they think these balls will be worth a lot of money in the future. The thing is, it is hard to really say what a ball will end up being worth in the future because, well, no one can predict the future.

There can be a few factors that determine the value of a signed ball and those are usually the performance of the athlete. But, there are other factors that can be involved when it comes to these values and they can be easy to overlook. Sometimes beginning collectors overlook these factors and end up getting rid of baseballs that could end up being worth a lot of money in the future.

These factors include milestones of, either individual players, teams, ballparks, or even the MLB itself. Whether the ball is an official MLB ball and if it was the type of ball used during that player’s time, has a lot to do with it. Believe it or not, there are people out there who sell fake MLB balls, so be on the look out for those. The condition of the ball, meaning the physical condition, has to be either good or original. Remember, just because the ball has scuffs does not mean that the ball is not worth anything, the scuffs could be from when the player hit the ball or something similar, making the ball actually worth more.

Additional factors include where the player signs the ball, the “sweet” spot of the ball is the best place to get a ball signed. Believe it or not, there are players who refuse to sign on the sweet spot, either for superstition reasons or because they have an exclusive autograph contract with a memorabilia company that won't let them sign there for anyone else.

With regard to vintage signed baseballs, whether a player lived a long time also factors in, especially with regard to Hall of Fame players. Those who lived a long time ago and died relatively young, like Christy Mathewson, are among the most valuable autographs in existence because there simply aren't that many out there, as one of our earlier posts proved.

Although these may not be the only factors that determine the value of a signed ball, they are definitely some important ones that you should look out for if you plan to continue to collect signed baseballs.

]]> http://www.signaturebaseballs.com/what-determines-the-value-of-an-autographed-baseball/feed 30 Snagging Baseballs at MLB Stadiums http://www.signaturebaseballs.com/snagging-baseballs-at-mlb-stadiums http://www.signaturebaseballs.com/snagging-baseballs-at-mlb-stadiums#comments Sat, 06 Nov 2010 18:30:29 +0000 admin http://www.signaturebaseballs.com/?p=8195 If you have ever attended batting practice at any Major League Baseball stadium, then you know that it can be a pretty fun experience. Now, if you are on the other side of that, then you should take one day to head early to the ballpark and enjoy the fun of seeing major league baseball players take their at bats before the game. Not only that, but you will most likely get a chance to mingle with some of the players, which in itself can be a pretty cool experience. If you have not done it before, I know it sounds a little crazy to come to the ballpark two hours before the actual game, but you won’t know what you are missing until you experience it.

I was one of those who thought it was a crazy idea to come to the ballpark early, and now, well I go to batting practice to almost every game that I attend. I have had the chance to speak to my favorite players, receive free baseballs, get autographs, and of course look at some amazing home run shots, not to mention catch a few. But if you want to make that experience even better and more fun, before you head to the ballpark give Zack Hample's trick a try.  He's collected thousands of official MLB baseballs and writes about it in a blog on MLB.com.  In this blog entry you will get the chance to learn how to make a ball-retrieving device with just using a glove, a sharpie, string, and a rubber band. Take your time to do a few practice grabs at home and then head over to the ballpark to try it out. You can end up going home with a few baseballs, you will find that people will try to trade you food, beer, and even money sometimes for the balls that you retrieve. It is a pretty fun experience.

One thing to remember though, be mindful of the fact that some ballparks don’t allow these devices and they may warn you to stop using the glove trick, if they do, simply put it away. Also, some players hate seeing these devices because they think it makes us fans look greedy which is understandable. So just have fun with it, don’t get greedy and give a ball or two to a child so that its obvious that your doing it all in the name of fun. If this turns out to be an experience that you love, don’t forget where you learned about it, signaturebaseballs.com.

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