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The team signed baseballs from the 1940's are not as rare as you might think. Team signed baseballs fron the 1940's in excellent plus condition might be on the rare side. The players in the day signed Baseball as often or more than the player today. It was part of the job of being a ballplayer. unlike the players of today they did not get paid for it. Baseballs from the early to mid 1940's sell at a lower value than the baseballs in the later 1940's. most Major League stars were off fighting in the war.
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What is the value of a baseball signed by the 1912 Yankees?
The baseball you are asking about would be a Highlanders team signed baseball, as the franchise didn't become the Yankees until 1913. Team signed Baseballs dated before 1920 are very rare, and do not come up at auction often enough to give a value. Most did not make it through the years. The few that do surface do bring a hefty price tag regardless of the team, and key signatures. Condition would be an issue but, more forgiving, taking the age of the baseball into consideration. The question of authenticity is also risen for signed baseballs from this era, and the baseball would have to be properly authenticated.
Who was the New York Yankees baseball player that died of a rare muscle disease known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?
Lou Gehrig
How much is a 1925 New York Yankees signed baseball worth?
1951 New York Yankees Team Signed Shellac BaseballA 1951 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball with the key signature: Stengel, Rizzuto, DiMaggio, Berra, Mize, Martin, Mantle, Brown, and McDougald is worth about $3,000.-$5,000. Value is based on average prices of recently closed auctions. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the 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 1951 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball sold for $3,585.00 The key to the value of this baseball is the Mickey Mantle & Joe DiMaggio Signatures. This is the only year the two played together and would appear on the same ball.Years ago it was a common practice to shellac the baseball to protect the signatures. This practice stopped when it was realized that the balls would turn yellow, crack, and peal off. With some of the earliest signed baseballs, the value is not hurt as much as with newer balls because the autographs are rare. The Shellac on the 1951 Yankees baseball will hurt the value depending on the degree of coating.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 Realted Links below.
What electronics did they have in the 1940s?
Radio, Telegraph, TV (rare), Telephone, Radar, & crude computers.
Should you buy a babe Ruth signed baseball that has been shellacked?
well you could and it might be super-de-duper rare to you but it will not be so much $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
How much is a shellacked 1942 Yankees team signed baseball worth?
1942 New York Yankees Team Signed BaseballA 1942 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball with the key signatures: McCarthy, Rizzuto, Dickey, DiMaggio, Ruffing, Gomez, and Gordon is worth about $700.-$1,000. Value is based on average prices of recently closed auctions. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the 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.Years ago it was a common practice to shellac the baseball to protect the signatures. This practice stopped when it was realized that the balls would turn yellow, crack, and peal off. With some of the earliest signed baseballs the value is not hurt as much as with newer balls because the autographs are more rare but, it will still hurt the value depending on how well the baseball aged. The bottom line will still rely on the condition and display of the signatures.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.
What is more valuable a baseball card signed by Babe Ruth or the suit from the Iron Man movie?
I will not give you a defanet answer but to me i believe that it would be a baseball card signed by Babe Ruth. The reason i think this is because Babe Ruth is a pro. baseball player and is very famous. Iron Man is to but he is not as rare as Babe Ruth is .
What is a 1956 pitsburgh pirates autographed baseball worth?
alot very rare, Jackie Robinson signed and a ford frick national league game ball
You got a 1912 baseball can it be worth money?
If you have a signed team baseball it would have a high value as signed baseballs before 1920 are very rare. The team or players would be needed to give you a value. If you have an Official Major League Baseball from 1912 it could be worth about $750. -$1,200. or more depending on condition and if it's a National league or American League baseball.
How can you find the value of an unusually signed autographed baseball?
Unusual Autographed baseballAn unusually or rare signed baseball will not have a high value unless there is a demand for it. Because it is unusual you might not find a history of sales to base a vaalue on. Search through the archives on a number of auction houses and try to find an auction where a similar baseball was sold. Take note of the condition of your ball to the baseball that you are viewing.
How much is a rare autographed baseball card cost?
Collectible items could add value to the price of a signature but not always. As in the case of a baseball card, generally collectors of baseball cards would rather have a baseball card without the signature. The signature would be considered as a flaw in the condition of the card and will lower the value.A collector of signatures will not always pay extra for the "collectible" baseball card. The autograph collectors main concern is displaying the signature. This is why it is not a good idea to have an expensive or rare baseball card signed. You could devalue the price of the card, and get less for it.Once a collectible baseball card is signed the value of the card dramatically goes down as a collectible. The card then becomes an Item to display the signature. The bulk of the value relies on the value of the signature of the player that signed the card, and how well the card displays the signature.In general a signed baseball card is worth about 30% - 40% the price of a signed baseball or the compatible in value with a signed 8 x 10 photo. A high valued card can add some value tothe signature.
How rare are Babe Ruth baseball cards?
Extremly rare
