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1953/54 Cubs Auto Team Ball
Hoping someone could help me out here. A neighbor of mine just got from his uncle either a '53 or '54 Cubs autographed team ball. I am 90% certain that it isn't a "stamped" ball (if that is the correct term). He knows I collect cards and was asking my thoughts on the value. Unfortunately, I stick to T206s / T3s and am clueless on this.
Any rough ideas on the value? The signatures look great, with only a few smudges. Highlights are Kiner, Cavaretta, and Saurer. Now that I think of it, it probably is '53 since it doesn't have Banks. Appreciate the help. Thanks, Brian Last edited by becollie; 06-08-2009 at 05:57 PM. |
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If the ball itself has a manufacturer (Like "Official National League" or another manufacturer) than it is not stamped. The stamped balls were generic and had no manufacturer stamps except for a one word like "haiti" where it was made but no big and bold stampings on the sweet spot. That should help you determine without a scan.
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Thanks for the quick response. Assuming it is real, what is a rough value ... $300-$500???
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It is impossible to assign a value to something like that without seeing it. Assuming it is real and an Official NL Ball and it has all the key signatures and it is in just perfect condition than your estimate is right. If the signatures are faded and it is not an official ball etc, it could be worth as little as $50. So there is a big range on things like this and it is really impossible to tell without seeing it.
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As you are looking for a quick informal estimate, if the ball is a team ball (say, 25+ signers), the ball is nice and the signatures are in great condition, as you say, I would say $200 plus or minus. Good strong signatures are always in demand, as a lot of vintage team balls, even from the 1970s and 80s, have light signatures.
There are others on this board who know more than I about autographs, but this is 2 cents from someone who has bought and sold team baseballs. Last edited by drc; 06-09-2009 at 02:25 AM. |
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1953 CHICAGO (NL) Key signatures: Fondy, Baumholtz, Kiner, Garigiola, Banks* LESS THAN 10 GAMES: Baczewski,Baker, Moison, Schramka, Schultz, ballboy VALUE = $275 *Allows for spring training signatures Last edited by Theoldprofessor; 06-09-2009 at 06:39 AM. Reason: clarification |
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