There are nine fielders on the field at one time including pitcher and catcher.
1950's Official Major League BaseballsThe value of the baseballs will vary depending on which league the baseballs are from, and the League president that is stamped on the ball.Official American League baseballs from the 1950's had a Reach Trademark and the William Harridge league president stamping until 1959 which had the stamping of League President Joe Cronin. They could have a value of about $200. for the 1959 baseballs and up to $400. for the older William Harridge stamped baseballs. The National League Spalding Trademark baseballs with the Ford Frick and Warren Giles stampings have a value of about $200.-$250. These price are general and will vary based on age and condition
The National League Spalding baseballs along with the American League Reach Baseballs (owned by Spalding) were used in Major league baseball for about 100 years until Rawlings took over in 1977, and Rawlings have been making major league baseballs ever since.
1978 Rawlings All Star Game BaseballsRawlings started to make All-Star baseballs in 1979 that features The All-Star logo. Before 1979 Official Major League baseballs were used. National league baseballs were used when the game was played in a National League Park, and American League baseballs in American League parks. Rawlings first started to make World Series baseballs in 1978 that features The World Series logo.
Major League Baseballs are made in Turrialba, Costa Rica; this is most certainly true!
Before 1990, the major league baseballs were made in Haiti.
American League baseballs with the Reach Trademark had Red & Blue stitching, and the National League Spalding Trademark baseballs had Black & Red stitching up until about 1934/35 when in both league started using only red stitching. Reach was producing American League baseballs until Rawlings took over around 1970, and Rawlings have been making major league baseballs ever since.Your baseball could be dated by the name of the league president stamped on the baseball. For a list of League presidents, pictures, and values of the baseballs see Related Links below.
Collecting Baseball GuideIf you're looking for a guide on collectible baseballs you might want to check out a book written by Joe Philips. The guide features the collection and dating of vintage baseballs. It covers in detail the major league baseballs, most of which have been used to acquire famous player autographs. It contains a price guide on vintage baseballs and other important facts about antique baseballs. To order visit the Glovecollector.com website.
American League baseballs with the Reach Trademark had Red & Blue stitching, and the National League Spalding Trademark baseballs had Black & Red stitching up until about 1934/35 when in both league started using only red stitching.
The Rawlings factory is where the official Major League Baseballs are made. This factory is located in Turrialba, Costa Rica.
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