By the late 1940s, signed Babe Ruth baseballs were everywhere. The Babe was one of sports’ most generous signers and when he died in 1948, there’s little doubt he had signed thousands, possibly tens of thousands of autographs, many of which wound up on baseballs. If you are a baseball fanatic – and even if […]
Autographed Team Baseballs Capture Slice of History
Few pieces offer a more personal snapshot of a given team at a precise moment in time than a signed team baseball. Unless dated, old baseball photos can offer only a guess as to when they were taken. An autographed team ball, when all players are represented, can often be pinpointed to a specific month, […]
Baseballs Signed by Hall of Famers Still Focus for Most Collectors
Quality autographs, especially those baseballs signed by Hall of Famers, continue to be one of the most collectible pieces of sports memorabilia today. One of the major reasons for the sustainability of these items is the uniqueness and value of each and every baseball. Some of the factors that contribute to this include the player […]
More Autographed Baseball Tips
When getting a baseball signed, it’s best to try and have the player sign in the narrowest area between the stitches, known as the “sweet spot” if it’s the only autograph you plan on having on that particular ball. Sweet spot signatures do tend to sell for a premium in the market. Most collectors prefer […]
Autographed Baseballs: Themes for Your Collection
Most collectors prefer their autographed baseballs in three forms: Single-signed baseball Team-signed baseball “Theme” baseball The single signed baseball is popular with collectors for its simplicity. The player signs his name on the ‘sweet spot’, the narrow area between the seams. They’re easy to display, clean and neat with one singular focus. Many collect autographed […]
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