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 […]
JFK Autographed Baseball Sells for $26,450
A single-signed John F. Kennedy baseball sold over the weekend at Hunt Auctions’ latest sale. The ball had originally been presented to former Washington Senators’ manager Mickey Vernon during one of JFK’s opening day first pitch tosses between 1961 and ’63. The family of the late big leaguer consigned the ball and a number of […]
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 […]
Vintage Signed Baseballs Up for Bid
Three old autographed baseballs will be part of a major auction of baseball memorabilia.