I'm sure they sold souvenir baseballs with stamped signatures. I don't know if they sold authentic hand signed baseballs towards the later days that the Stadium was open. If the Baseball was bought before the 1990's chances are greater that it is a souvenir stamped baseball. Ballparks have only recently started to sell authentic hand signed baseballs in souvenirs shops.
With a stamped signature baseball the ink would be too consistent. When you sign your name, you use different angles, and pressure as you sign. This is more evident when signing with sharpie. Some parts of the signature will be darker, or lighter depending on the pressure you put on the pen, or sharpie. With a stamped signature it is usually all the same density, and thickness. When you cross a "T", or at the end of your signature you might tail off as you come off the page. A stamped signature might start, and end with no variation at all.
The most expensive autographed baseball in history was sold at an auction held on May 6, 2006 when a Joe DiMaggio Marilyn Monroe duel signed baseball sold for $191,200. Breaking the record of a Babe Ruth signed baseball in 2005. A Babe Ruth single signed baseball, the finest known Ruth-signed ball, graded 9.5 out of 10 by Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) sold for $150,000 in 2005. Babe Ruth single signed baseballs in general sell for about $4,000.-$10,000. so this price is well above the market value.
1997 signed baseballIt is difficult to put a value on a multi-signed baseball especially without knowing who signed the baseball. The value of multi signed baseballs cannot be priced by the value of each signature added up. Multi signed baseballs are valued as a group of signatures, and how desired that group is as a whole. This does not necessarily mean that two signatures will sell for less than one, but in most cases it does, or at least not the full value of the two signatures added up. You need to find the key signature on the ball and try to find similar baseballs on line that have sold at auction. Take note of condition and the type of authenticity that accompanies the signatures. If the signatures are not authenticated it could sell at half the market value or less.
Hank Aaron autographed baseballs have sold as high as $1,000.00. It simply depends on the condition of the baseball, as well as if it's within a glass case. It also depends on when the legend signed the ball.
Baseballs that have a theme as opposed to randomly signed signatures will appeal to more collectors, and will be worth more. HOF fame baseballs are a good theme but I cannot help you with a value without knowing the names. Find similar baseballs that have sold at auction and you should have an idea of the value. 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. Fore more information on signed baseballs visit the link below. "How Much Is My Autographed baseball?"
Autographed Baseball Price GuideSee Related Links below for links to Team signed and single signed baseball price guides. Multi-signed baseball have to valued based on the combination of signatures that appear on the 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.If you need values for dual signed or multi-signed baseballs use Wikianswers to help find the value. Just include the signatures that appear on the ball in your question. You could also find closed auctions on line of compatible baseballs that have sold to find a value. Keep in mind that the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature, and the condition are both major factors on value. Signatures that are not properly authenticated could sell at half the market value or less.
Stamped Souvenir Signature BaseballsSouvenir Baseballs, with Facsimile Autographs (Stamped) were Sold at ballparks across the country. These souvenir baseballs have been a fan favorite for decades, and is one of the first souvenirs kids get when they go to their first Major league baseball game. Most of them have been used to submission, or the signatures faded over the years. But the few that make it through the years are desirable. Newer souvenir baseballs (1980's +) sell for $10-$15 Pre 1980's $20 - $35 and Pre 1970's as high as $100. Vintage souvenir baseballs featuring player like Mantle & Maris could sell for more.Other facsimile (stamped) baseballs could be premiums that were given away with baseball gloves, or made available through special offers. These baseball will be worth more especially if it is accompanied with the original offer or advertising.
A Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig duel signed baseball is worth about $15,000. -$30,000. Price will vary based on the type of baseball signed, condition of both the baseball and signatures, and what type of authenticity that accompanies the signatures.In an auction held in May of 2007 a pristine example of this duel signed baseball sold for $33,460. and another sold for $26,290. in October 2007 an excellent duel signed Ruth Gehrig baseball signed with the quotation marks around "Babe" that typified his pre-1928 autograph sold for $14,340.Lots of these Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig baseballs were signed during Barnstorming tours of the US. Below is a link to a great baseball that sold for about $25,000. The Babe Ruth Autograph signed on the Baseball with the inscription: "I'll Punch Lou in the Nose" and the Lou Gehrig Autograph signed on the Baseball with the inscription: "To my friend Kay from H.L. Gehrig The kid known as Lou" Check it out.
You may find prices on single signed baseballs, as well as team signed baseballs on my website KeyMan Collectibles. See Related Links below for the link. The team signed baseball price guide includes a list of key signatures as well as links to full team rosters year by year. Prices are based on average prices of recently sold, and closed auctions. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the signatures. Signatures hat have not been properly authenticated could sell at half the market value or less. There are many factors to conceder before putting a value on an autographed baseball by simply looking up the value in a price guide. The strength of the authenticity that accompanies the signature will effect the price. Condition of both the baseball, and the signature could be the most important factor of all providing that the signature is authentic. The signature should be strong, and bold, as opposed to faded and hard to see. In the case of a baseball Blue ball point pen would be most preferred over sharpie which tends to bleed making for a sloppy signature. Sharpie would be most preferred on a bat, or Photo. You might also find the answers to your questions right here at WikiAnswers. There are many questions relating to signed baseballs already answered including; single signed, dual signed, multi signed, and team signed baseballs.
The value of team signed baseballs rely on the Key Signatures or in this case a player(s) that have made it to the Major Leagues. The bulk of the value will be based on this. If there are no Major League player on this baseball, the baseball could have a higher value if sold locally in the Newark area as being desired by a local fan.
A Mickey Mantle single signed baseball is worth about $400.-$600. A Ted Williams single signed baseball is worth between $350.-$600. A Hank Aaron single signed baseball is worth between $100.-$250. A Willie Mays single signed baseball is worth about $125.-$200. Value is based on average prices of recently closed auctions. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature. Signatures that have not been properly authenticated could sell at half the market value or less The baseballs will sell at a higher value if sold separately, than selling them as a set. For example if a collector is in the market for a Willie Mays signed baseball why would that collector buy two? The collector might buy two if at a discount. A collector in the market for A Mantle, and Aaron baseball would not spend the extra money on the other three baseballs, unless it is at a discount, and even then the collector might have the other baseballs in a collection, and not need to pay the extra money for baseballs not wanted.
A Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig duel signed baseball is worth about $15,000. -$30,000. Price will vary based on the type of baseball signed, condition of both the baseball and signatures, and what type of authenticity that accompanies the signatures. Signatures that have not been properly authenticated could sell at half the market value or less.In an auction held in May of 2007 a pristine example of this duel signed baseball sold for $33,460. and another sold for $26,290. in October 2007 an excellent duel signed Ruth Gehrig baseball signed with the quotation marks around "Babe" that typifies his pre-1928 autograph sold for $14,340.Lots of these Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig baseballs were signed during Barnstorming tours of the US. Below is a link to a great baseball that sold for about $25,000. The Babe Ruth Autograph signed on the Baseball with the inscription: "I'll Punch Lou in the Nose" and the Lou Gehrig Autographed inscription: "To my friend Kay from H.L. Gehrig The kid known as Lou" Check it out.
This baseball was sold sometime during the late 1980's early 1990's taking advantage of the baseball card boom of that time. I'm not sure that these baseballs are officially licensed by Topps. Either way, they were sold for about $10. each and are view more as a novelty item than a collectible. The baseballs sell on eBay for about $5.00 or less, and occasionally sell as high as $10.