What is the value of a tober 9 baseball mint?

Answer 1

There is little known about the Tobar Baseball Company. The Tober Baseball Co. at one time was located in Rockville, CT. There are rumors that Tobar made baseballs for Major League Baseball but there is no official documented evidence to back this claim.

Tober started making baseballs in 1902, and made balls for semi-pro teams and youth baseball organizations. It might be possible that baseballs were made by Tobar for the Major Leagues with the Reach, and Spalding trademarks, and not under the Tobar brand name.

The Tober Baseball Co. was in business some time during the 1950's through the 1970's and manufactured softballs and Little League baseballs. If your baseball is marked Tobar 9 (9" baseball) it would most likely fall into the 1950-1970 time period. Tobar baseballs have turned up with Babe Ruth, and Lou Gehrig signatures, and would then date the baseballs as far back as the 1930's.

The bulk of the value for the baseball will rely on if you have the original box, as it would be easier to date. I have not found any auctions selling a Tobar baseball, and I would estimate the value for a 1950 -1970 Tobar baseball at about $50.-$150. and double the price or more with the original box.