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What is the value of a Spalding Official National League Ford C Frick baseball autographed by Babe Ruth for the Sinclair oil Babe Ruth contest?
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The Sinclair Oil Babe Ruth Contest Baseball featuring a "secretarial signature" of Babe Ruth, with the original box is worth about $600.-$800. Condition of the ball, the signature, and the box being a major factor on value. A near/mint baseball with box could sell for more. The contest run by the Sinclair oil company was a weekly essay contest promoted on the company's radio program. Among the prizes that were awarded, was a Babe Ruth Autographed baseball, all of which have been signed by a "ghost" signer otherwise known as a Secretarial signature. There were 500 signed Official National League Ford Frick baseballs given away to the winners. Secretarial Signature - An autograph of a celebrity that is actually done by his or her secretary, an other assistant or even a spouse. Sports celebrities are bombarded by requests for Autographs. Most don't have the time to answer all of the requests, so some have their secretaries do the signatures. For more information and pictures, see Related Links below.
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When did spalding make baseballs for MLB?
Some time around 1876, Albert G. Spalding and his brother, J. Walter Spalding, obtained the right to produce the official National League baseball, which they would continue to produce for the next 100 years.The American League, formally the American League of Professional Baseball Clubs combined with the National league in 1901 to form Major League baseball. Alfred James Reach, owner of The Reach sporting Goods company, sold his company to Spalding in 1889. Spalding continued to use the Reach label to produced American League baseballs beginning in 1901.NOTE: 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 leagues started using only red stitching.So basically Spalding was producing Major league baseball for about 100 years until Rawlings took over around 1970, and Rawlings have been making major league baseballs ever since. I will leave a link below to a price guide for Official Major League baseballs. It is broken down by League and league presidents, along with pictures where you can see the Spalding, Reach, and Rawlings trademarks. I will be adding more pictures soon -Steven KeyMan
Were spalding baseballs used during the 1970's?
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.
What is the original name of the Spalding Co?
A.G. Spalding & Bros. but sometimes known as: A.G. Spalding & Co.
What kind of ball is used in Major League Baseball?
Some time around 1876, Albert G. Spalding and his brother, J. Walter Spalding, obtained the right to produce the official National League baseball, which they would continue to produce for the next 100 years. Rawlings started making Major League baseballs around 1970, and have been making major league baseballs ever since. Spalding along with the Reach label was producing Major league baseball for about 100 years until Rawlings took over
What is the value of a Major league baseball?
Major League baseballs can be dated by the name on the stamp of the league President. See Related Links below for a link to a list of official baseballs, and their estimated market value without boxes in excellent to near mint condition. Some time around 1876, Albert G. Spalding and his brother, J. Walter Spalding, obtained the right to produce the official National League baseball, which they would continue to produce for the next 100 years.The American League, formally the American League of Professional Baseball Clubs combined with the National league in 1901 to form Major League baseball. Alfred James Reach, owner of The Reach sporting Goods company, sold his company to Spalding in 1889. Spalding continued to use the Reach label produced American League baseballs beginning in 1901.NOTE: 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.Spalding along with the Reach label was producing Major league baseball for about 100 years until Rawlings took over around 1970, and Rawlings have been making major league baseballs ever since.
What is the value of a national league spalding baseball autographed by Fred c frick pres?
Fred c. Frick was pres. Of the national league
How much is a spalding ford c frick baseball worth?
Official Spalding National League Ford Frick baseballOfficial Spalding National League Ford Frick baseballs were made and used from 1934 to 1951. Value could vary depending on the year the baseball was made. In general an Official National League Ford Frick baseball is worth about $250.00 in Excellent - Near Mint condition without the box.
What is the best brand of basketball spalding or willson?
Spalding is the official ball brand of the NBA, so Spalding is probably better.
What was official baseball in the MLB in 1969?
spalding
What is the most popular basketball?
Spalding, the official ball of the NBA.
What is the price of a spalding official national league baseball?
Official National League Spalding baseballsSpalding was producing National League baseball for about 100 years until Rawlings took over in 1977. Your baseball could have been made anytime before 1977 and an accurate value cannot be given. The value could range from $60.00 - $200.00 for baseballs made from 1951 - 1977 and baseball made in 1950 and before could ranger from $250.00 - $1,600. or more. You can date the baseball by the name of the National League President that is stamped on the ball. National League Spalding baseballs had Black & Red stitching up until about 1934/35 when they started using only red stitching.
What was the official baseball was used in 1970?
The official Baseball used in the Major Leagues up to 1976 was A Spalding
What is the value of an autographed vince carter 1999 rookie of the year spalding basketball in the box?
The value of the 1999 Spalding autographed basketball featuring rookie of the year Vince Carter, Toronto Raptors, is approximately worth $100. The basketball is a limited edition - 5,000 in circulation. The value may be plus $30-$40 in the Toronto marketplace.
What has the author Albert Goodwill Spalding written?
Albert Goodwill Spalding has written: 'America's national game' -- subject(s): Baseball
What type of ball was used for basketball?
Spalding NBA Street Outdoor Basketball : About this item Performance: Durable outdoor rubber cover Superior control: Deep channel design for easy handles Official size: Size 7, 29.5” Inflation: Shipped inflated and we recommend 8 PSI Compare with similar items New (3) from $14.99 brandproducts999.blog spot .com
What is the official football used by California CIF?
SPALDING J5V advance LEATHER FOOTBALL
What company made the first baseball?
Some time around 1876, Albert G. Spalding and his brother, J. Walter Spalding, obtained the right to produce the official National League baseball, which they would continue to produce for the next 100 years. The American League, formally the American League of Professional Baseball Clubs combined with the National league in 1901 to form Major League baseball. Alfred James Reach, owner of The Reach sporting Goods company, sold his company to Spalding in 1889. Spalding continued to use the Reach label produced American League baseballs beginning in 1901.
