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Memorabilia signed by Ruth, Gehrig and DiMaggio is very highly sought by collectors. Unfortunately, pieces are also very often forged. Presuming authenticity, other key factors are: the size, placement and clarity of each autograph, and overall condition of the ball and signatures. The provenance; where and when obtained, may also dramatically affect value. If genuine, this ball would be worth between $1500 to as much as $2500, depending on the aforementioned factors.
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EzraA 1951 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball with the key signatures: 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. The significance of the 1951 baseball is not only was it Mickey Mantle's rookie season, but it is also the only year Mantle, and Joe DiMaggio appear on the same ball being Joe's last year. In Two recent auction a 1951 Yankees Team signed baseball sold for $3,585.00, and $3,585.00 With just the key signatures listed above it is trully a great collectible that will only rise in value. 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 visit the following page from the link I left below.
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 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 see Related Links below.
One of the most prized signatures in the hobby a Babe Ruth single signed baseball in general is worth about $6,000.-$10,000. Value may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature. The type of baseball will also effect the price with an Official American league baseball from Ruth's playing days being of the most value.
A baseball in poor condition with a weak signature could sell in the $4,000. price range or less, and a minty baseball with a strong signature could sell in the $15,000 price range or more. But with all said the strength of the authenticity that accompanies the signature will hold the bulk of the value.
A signature with the quotation marks around "Babe" that typified his pre-1928 autograph will sell at a higher value as well.
If the signature is not properly authenticated the baseball could sell at half the market value or less.
A single signed baseball of a noted player often sells for more money than a Multi signed baseball with the same noted player. In this case it would be hard to estimate a value of so many highly sought after signatures on one ball, along with the other signatures that you did not list. The other signatures could bring the price down significantly.
A Babe Ruth single signed Baseball is worth about $6,000.-$10,000. Value may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature. The type of baseball will also effect the price with an Official American league baseball from Ruth's playing days being of the most value.
A Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig duel signed baseball is worth about $15,000. - $30,000. These two players are from the same era and the same team and would be desired together on one baseball. A Mickey Mantle and Joe DiMaggio signature is worth about $400.-$800. each. The problem is you can not add up each signature to come up with a value. The signatures have to be valued as a whole. As one item.
For example Two Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle and Duke Snider Multi-Signed Baseballs. (NY center Fielders) a very desired Willie Mickey and the Duke baseball sold for $334. and $448. If you were to add up what each signature sells for separately it would come out to at least $1,000.
David Wells an ex pitcher for the New York Yankees now playing for the Tigers took a lot of criticism from hard core collectors for having Barry Bonds sign a Babe Ruth baseball. Most collectors felt that the baseball was devalued.
Find a baseball on line that has simalar signatures to the signatures on your baseball that has sold at auction, and that should give you a more accurate value. I view a lot of auction results and can't remember seeing one baseball with that combination of signatures.
A 1927 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball with the key signatures: Ruth, Gehrig, Meusel, Lazzeri, Hoyt, Pennock, Combs, and Moore is worth about $9,000.-$16,000.
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. 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 visit the following page from the link I left below.
The baseball you have could be from 1951 -1968, the Years Mickey Mantle played. The value could range anywhere between $300. -$5,000. You need to narrow down the year of the team that signed the baseball. If the baseball is signed by players from different years it could have a lower value, than a baseball that could be attributed to a single year.
Visit the link I left below to the New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball Price Guide. The price guide features links to full team rosters to help you figure out what year the baseball is from. Searching for the players that played the least amount of time will help you figure it out quicker. Once you have narrowed it down to a single year you could check the price listed. The price guide also provides a list of key signatures for that year. These signatures are the most important on getting top value.
This price guide 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. Signature that have not been properly authenticated could sell at half the market value or less.
A 1946 New York Giants Team Signed Baseball with the key signatures: Ott, Lombardi, and Mize is worth about $500.-$750.
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. 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 visit the following page from the link I left below.
A 1953 New York Yankees team signed baseball with the key signatures: Stengel, Rizzuto, Berra, Mize, Martin, Mantle, Ford is worth about $1,200.-$2,000
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.
If the signatures are not properly authenticated the baseball could sell at half the market value or less.
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