This ball is most likely from the the early 1950's. Jackie Robinson played with the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1947-1956. Chuck Dressen managed the Dodgers from 1951-1953. Pee Wee and Duke also played for Brooklyn during these years. The value of this ball is highly dependent on condition of both the ball and the signatures. Also, it is important to know who has signed the ball. According to the collector's price guide "Team Baseballs," your ball is worth between $400 to $1500 depending on year, (1955 = $1500), but this value can be much greater or lower depending on players present - in particular the inclusion of Hall of Famers Jackie Robinson, Pee Wee Reese and/or Roy Campanella - and the all-important overall condition of the ball and Autographs. Brooklyn Dodgers items are highly sought by all collectors (including me!). Other key factors include type of ball (is it an "Official National League" ball?), whether there are any "clubhouse signatures" (autographs signed by ballboys, attendants, etc), and number of signatures present. Brooklyn Dodgers signatures were often signed by clubhouse attendants, so the authenticity of the individual autographs are a big factor in value.
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Baseballs featuring the genuine vintage autographs of these Brooklyn Dodgers are always in demand. Unfortunately, they are also very often forged. Gil Hodges also often preferred to use a signature stamp when "signing" balls. Presuming authenticity, other key factors are: the placement and clarity of each signature, the type of ball (is it an "Official National League" ball), and the all-important overall condition of the ball and signatures. Essentially, the bigger and bolder, the better. The provenance; the who, what, when and where of a signed ball's history, may also add value if documented. If genuine, your ball would be worth $250 to as much as $600, depending on the aforementioned factors. With autographs, a picture is truly worth the proverbial thousand words, and can save alotta time in the authentication, appraisal, and selling process.
No. Branch Rickey was the General Manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, and the man that signed Robinson to his professional contract. As a general rule, the GM does not coach.
Chuck Dressen played in 135 games at third base for the Cincinnati Reds in 1928, starting in none of them. He made 122 putouts, had 283 assists, and committed 27 errors, equivalent to .2 errors per game (estimate based on total games played in). He had 27 double plays.
Chuck Dressen played in 98 games at third base for the Cincinnati Reds in 1929, starting in none of them. He made 77 putouts, had 157 assists, and committed 17 errors, equivalent to .173 errors per game (estimate based on total games played in). He had 9 double plays.
Chuck Dressen played in 5 games at second base for the Cincinnati Reds in 1925, starting in none of them. He made 9 putouts, had 14 assists, and committed one error, equivalent to .2 errors per game (estimate based on total games played in). He had one double play.
In 1928, Chuck Dressen played in 135 games, batting in all of them. He had 498 at bats, getting 145 hits, for a .291 batting average, with 24 sacrifice hits, sacrifice flies, and 59 runs batted in. He was walked 43 times, and was hit by the pitch 6 times. He struck out 22 times. He hit 26 doubles, 3 triples, and 1 home runs.