Anyone collect signed baseballs!

[homerunhitter]

If so let’s see some!

[mr2686]

I collect mainly single signed baseballs. Mostly HOF, but also individual members of the 1955 Dodgers. Here are some random balls. Duke was the first I got when I got serious about collecting. I waited in line for 3 hours to get Mick but it was worth it. The last is a semi-light Cool Papa Bell. The pen used was not ideal, but fortunately due to good handling and storage practices, it has not faded any further.

[Jamie_h]

mr2686, those balls are awesome. especially cool papa bell. congrats! I only have a few, but here they are. Ken Griffey Jr, Willie Mays (signed in person), Boggs (one signed in person at the National).

[todeen]

Originally Posted by Jamie_h

mr2686, those balls are awesome. especially cool papa bell. congrats! I only have a few, but here they are. Ken Griffey Jr, Willie Mays (signed in person), Boggs (one signed in person at the National).

Is the Griffey on an All Star baseball?

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[Jamie_h]

Originally Posted by todeen

Is the Griffey on an All Star baseball?

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Yes, 1995, played in Arlington, only 4.5 hours from my house. I got it from a local collector. I will have to ask him how he acquired it. I want to say he went to the game, but I will try to find out.

[todeen]

I've started collecting single signed baseballs that are on commemorative baseballs. It adds a little spice to the showcase. Of all the baseballs pictured, the only one with doubts that I have about authenticity is the Ripken. Bought it for the price and baseball rather than being assured that it was real. Others are Votto, Eugenio Suarez (beautiful sig!), Aroldis Chapman, and Luis Castillo (ugly sig).

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[Huck]

I used to collect signed baseballs. Initially, I concentrated on HOFs, but quickly expanded to include award winners (MVP, CY, ROY) and notable feats (Vandermeer). Due to the fact that signatures can fade, bleed and balls can tone, are the reasons why I stopped getting baseballs signed.

[earlywynnfan]

I also started with HOFers, then guys with cool stories. Here are a few of my favorites. All with very interesting stories!!

[packs]

Some of my favorites:

Mike Trout career hit 410:



Clemente rookie era sig:



Core Four:

[Jamie_h]

Originally Posted by packs

Some of my favorites:

Mike Trout career hit 410:



Clemente rookie era sig:



Core Four:

That clemente is sweet!!! Congrats!

[Yastrzemski Sports]

Originally Posted by earlywynnfan

I also started with HOFers, then guys with cool stories. Here are a few of my favorites. All with very interesting stories!!

I think I see The Natural. Very interesting.

[Wrightfan85]

Originally Posted by earlywynnfan

I also started with HOFers, then guys with cool stories. Here are a few of my favorites. All with very interesting stories!!

Simmons is the negro leaguer who lived to be over 110 correct?

[earlywynnfan]

Originally Posted by Wrightfan85

Simmons is the negro leaguer who lived to be over 110 correct?

Yes, nicely done!

[roarfrom34]

Originally Posted by todeen

Of all the baseballs pictured, the only one with doubts that I have about authenticity is the Ripken. Bought it for the price and baseball rather than being assured that it was real.

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FYI the Ripken is 100% legit

[Topnotchsy]

I collect signed baseballs in a couple of areas of collecting, but particularly related to my Integration collection.

Here are 3 of my most significant ones:

- 1946 Montreal Royals team signed baseball (Jackie Minor League team signed ball)
- 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers team signed baseball (Jackie rookie season team signed ball)
- Jackie Robinson Negro League signed baseball (Appears to be signed by players who were all part of the 1953 Jackie Robinson All-Stars Tour)

[todeen]

Originally Posted by Topnotchsy

I collect signed baseballs in a couple of areas of collecting, but particularly related to my Integration collection.



Here are 3 of my most significant ones:



- 1946 Montreal Royals team signed baseball (Jackie Minor League team signed ball)

- 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers team signed baseball (Jackie rookie season team signed ball)

- Jackie Robinson Negro League signed baseball (Appears to be signed by players who were all part of the 1953 Jackie Robinson All-Stars Tour)

Fantastic!

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[ocjack]

Sold most of my signed baseball years ago, but kept these three. All obtained in person, albeit the Autry ball late in his life when he happened to visit Angel Stadium and only signed a few before he was whisked away. But he was a gentleman to us fans.

[todeen]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

FYI the Ripken is 100% legit

Good to know. The ball was $40, so I took a chance.

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[todeen]

People used to shellac their baseballs, like a long time ago. It turns the baseball an ugly color. And it has completely gone out of style. You will ruin any value the ball has in today's market. It's just.... don't.

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