How much is a Reach Official American League Baseball worth?

Answer 1

Spalding along with the Reach label was producing Major league Baseball for about 100 years until Rawlings took over in 1977. To find a value for your baseball you must narrow down the era the baseball is from. The age of the baseball can be found by the stamp of the League predident that appears on the ball.

Foe example Ban Johnson baseballs were made from 1901-1927 and could be worth about $1,200. more or less depending on the condition of the baseball. Joe Cronin baseballs were made from 1959 - 1973 and have a value in the $200. price range.

See related links below for an Official Baseball Dating guide that also features the estimated market value.

Answer 2

The baseball could have been made anywhere from 1910-1970. - The value will depend on the year the baseball is from. The stamped signature of the League president will help you date the baseball. See Related Links below for a price guide for Major League baseballs without the box.

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 Trademarkhad 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.

Answer 3

1919 Reach Official American League Baseball guide

These vintage baseball guides are highly desired by collectors of vintage baseball equipment, and are very useful for dating Baseball Memorabilia. Most guides from this era could sell in the $50. -$150 price range or more, but condition of the guide is still a factor.

I dd a quick check on eBay and found a few compatible guides that have sold last week.

1911 Reach Official American League Baseball guide sold for $42.00

1915 Reach Official American League Baseball guide sold for $64.00

1935 Reach Official American League Baseball guide (Lou Gehrig cover) sold for $158.49