The baseball that Hank Aaron hit for home run number 755 sold at auction for $650,000 in 1999.
Below is a list of other noted (unsigned) home run baseballs that sold at auction, (and the year)
Hank Aaron's 715 home run ball was caught by his teammate Tom House just over the outfield fence. He returned the ball to Aaron and it is now on display in the Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame in Turner Field along with the bat used to hit the ball.
Frank Tanana. Hank's last hit by a pitch was June 7, 1975 in a game between the Brewers and Angels. Tanana hit Hank in the 4th inning and he wound up scoring ... his HBP was followed by a walk and single.
Usually. When Barry Bonds broke Hank Aaron's all time home run record, the balls that were used when he was at bat had a number printed on them. The number on the ball that Bonds hit for the record breaking home run was 138.
I recently came across a 1957 team ball with the same signature... I was going to buy it but I was a little hesitant as I've never seen this variation before. Does anybody have any info on this?
He broke the record on April 8th, 1974 in Atlanta while playing the Los Angeles Dodgers. He hit the famous 715th home run ball off of a pitch from Los Angeles Dodgers Al Downing.
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Hank Aaron's 715 home run ball was caught by his teammate Tom House just over the outfield fence. He returned the ball to Aaron and it is now on display in the Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame in Turner Field along with the bat used to hit the ball.
1 ball and no strikes.
Hank Aaron autographed baseballs have sold as high as $1,000.00. It simply depends on the condition of the baseball, as well as if it's within a glass case. It also depends on when the legend signed the ball.
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Hank Aaron single signed baseballA Hank Aaron single signed baseball is worth between $100.-$250. Value is based on average prices of recently closed auctions. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature. Signatures that have not been properly authenticated could sell at half the market value or less. Add for inscriptions.Collectors will pay more for inscriptions like "755 HR" and pay less for personal inscriptions like "Good Luck Chuck" If Hank Aaron dated the ball "1959" it will have added value.
Hank Aaron Minor League Team Signed BaseballA Hank Aaron single signed baseball is worth between $100.-$200. A 1954 Milwaukee Braves team signed baseball with the key signatures: Grimm, Mathews, Spahn, Adcock, Hank Aaron, Burdette is worth about $400-$500. A less desired 1973 Braves team signed baseball 125.-$200. The Hank Aaron Minor League team signed baseball might be in less demand than some of the baseballs listed above and might be valued at a lower price but an early example of Hank Aaron's signature might also be appealing to some collectors and raise the value. Having at least the Hank Aaron signature authenticated is key.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. Signatures that have not been properly authenticated could sell at half the market value or less.
Hank Aaron single signed baseballA Hank Aaron single signed baseball is worth between $100.-$250. Value is based on average prices of recently closed auctions. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature. Signatures that have not been properly authenticated could sell at half the market value or less. Add for inscriptions.Collectors will pay more for inscriptions like "755 HR" and pay less for personal inscriptions like "Good Luck Chuck" Added value for being signed in 1959 will be in your ability to prove it was signed in 1959 or if Hank Aaron dated the ball. I do not believe that Aaron had a different signature in 1959 than he has now but if he did it wuld still need to be authenticated as such.
1940 Play Ball Hank Greenberg card number 18A 1940 Play Ball Hank Greenberg card number 18 has a book value of about $500.00 in Near Mint condition and $250.00- $150.00 in Very Good - Excellent condition. Professionally graded cards will sell for more. Condition is important.Common flaws with baseball cards include: rounded edges, creases, off centered, and faded color. Any or all flaws will devalue the card significantly.
According to the collector's price guide, "Team Baseballs," your ball is worth between $100-150, with value being greater or lower depending on players present - in particular, the inclusion of Hall of Famers Aaron and Mathews- plus the all-important overall condition of the ball and autographs. 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. These factors, plus the authenticity of the significant signatures are the main variables in determining value.
Frank Tanana. Hank's last hit by a pitch was June 7, 1975 in a game between the Brewers and Angels. Tanana hit Hank in the 4th inning and he wound up scoring ... his HBP was followed by a walk and single.