Dodger Scorecard April 18 1958

[tdkadletz]

Hello everyone my names Trevor and I'm new to net54baseball.

I'm hoping I can tap some of the members vast knowledge as to a recent find of mine.

While taking inventory in my grandfathers art studio I found a Los Angeles Dodger Scorecard from April 18, 1958. This is the first game the Dodger's played in LA after coming here from Brooklyn. The score sheet has been carefully removed and filled out as I know was common practice back then. The ticket stub is stapled to the score sheet. The program itself is in amazing condition with no stains, folds or damage to corners. The astounding part however is in a different shelf I found two Los Angeles Examiner newspapers, one from April 18,1958 and the other from April 19, 1958. Opening day and the day after! Both newspapers are complete with all pages and sections. Both papers have browned due to time and have chipping around the edges. But all pictures and articles are fully legible.

I have not been able to find any information on the possible value of the newspapers. Not one single internet search has produced any results. Just interested in any information you gentleman might have on the value of the program and newspapers together. Thank you for any help!

[vintagesportscollector]

Welcome Trevor. Rough guessing, but the program with ticket I would put in $100-125 range. I don't think the papers are as valuable and would put $20 a piece.

[ATP]

No idea on the newspapers, but have found newspapers from special events in general to not be very valuable. I just sold a stub to that same game the other week for $120, which is about going rate for them. The program will have some value but both it and the stub will be effected if they are stapled.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by ATP

No idea on the newspapers, but have found newspapers from special events in general to not be very valuable. I just sold a stub to that same game the other week for $120, which is about going rate for them. The program will have some value but both it and the stub will be effected if they are stapled.

+1

[ooo-ribay]

Opening Day papers (1958 and otherwise) are all over the place for the GIANTS.

[tdkadletz]

Originally Posted by ATP

No idea on the newspapers, but have found newspapers from special events in general to not be very valuable. I just sold a stub to that same game the other week for $120, which is about going rate for them. The program will have some value but both it and the stub will be effected if they are stapled.

I guess I'm not completely familiar with what determines the value of sports memorabilia. I was under the impression objects such as balls, bats, tickets, etc were more valuable/desirable if they could be linked to a historical moment in professional baseball. This could be as simple as a historical moment in your life as it relates to baseball, like a favorite player when you were younger. But more so it relates to things such as a world series team, home run record, a no hitter, etc.

I will agree as a baseball fan the memories from those events are irreplaceable. But none of those events alone can compare to the historical impact/significance on the game of baseball that April 18, 1958 and the Dodgers as a team have made.

The Dodgers were the first team to employ and allow an African American to play. They were the first ones to be broadcast on TV. First to wear batting helmets. First West Coast baseball team. They're the only reason the San Fransisco Giants are in San Francisco and not Minnesota which is where they were headed. Yeah that's right Giant fans you can all thank O'Malley you're not speaking with a slight Canadian accent haha. Staying true to their pioneering ways they're also the first team to open an office in Asia! Oh and guess I can mention opening day April 18 was a new record for opening day attendance in the MLB. A record which held for 35 years.

Now from the searches I have done on the internet I have not come across a single Los Angeles Examiner from April 18/19 1958. Definitely have never heard of any one having the program/newspaper combo. In my opinion owning a true piece of MLB history like the local newspaper and scorecard from opening day of the new Los Angeles Dodgers is priceless. These are getting framed a hung soon as possible. I'm just surprised the dollar value is no where close/comparable to the historical value.

[jason.1969]

The newspaper really does look nice. If I had any wall space let at all, I would love putting together a wall display featuring all the items you mention + the 1958 Topps team set, which shows Duke et al in LA Dodger hats for the first time.

[vintagesportscollector]

TDK - the fact is, that is what these items sell for, but don't let that detract from you feel about them - which I can see it does not. They are tied to a key piece of baseball history, and your passion is admirable. I do hope you display and honor these pieces as you described.

Some times it comes down to simple supply and demand. I have pieces that I almost consider priceless, that most would place little value on, but that doesn't detract from how much they mean to me.

Enjoy and please share the display when finished.

[tdkadletz]

Received an interesting e-mail from Lelands.com...

Trevor,

The La Dodgers first game program is a great item. Is the scorecard detached or missing? While it was a huge crowd that day it is not a program and ticket stub that turns up every day. I would estimate its value at @$1000 in nice condition. Could be a little more or less depending on the day. It is something that we would start at $300 in the auction.

We charge 15% for items $1500 and more, 20% for items $500 to $1500, and 25% for items under $500. There are no other fees to you. There is a premium paid by the buyer of 19.5% at the conclusion of the transaction.

I would love to see a couple pictures if you can. Our deadline is rapidly approaching we would need to have items to our office by March 28Th.

Regards,

Kevin
Kevin Bronson
Lelands.com

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by tdkadletz

Received an interesting e-mail from Lelands.com...

Trevor,

The La Dodgers first game program is a great item. Is the scorecard detached or missing? While it was a huge crowd that day it is not a program and ticket stub that turns up every day. I would estimate its value at @$1000 in nice condition. Could be a little more or less depending on the day. It is something that we would start at $300 in the auction.

We charge 15% for items $1500 and more, 20% for items $500 to $1500, and 25% for items under $500. There are no other fees to you. There is a premium paid by the buyer of 19.5% at the conclusion of the transaction.

I would love to see a couple pictures if you can. Our deadline is rapidly approaching we would need to have items to our office by March 28Th.

Regards,

Kevin
Kevin Bronson
Lelands.com

Interesting response by Lelands, but IMHO those consignment fees are very stiff compared to the competition. I would look around before ever consigning at 20% to 25%