1956 Yankees Team Signed Ball

[LincolnVT]

So, you guys think the PSA ball (see link at the top of this thread) could go for somewhere between $2,000 and $3,500? Seems a bit low to me, given that this was a Mantle triple crown year, but than again I'm not a Yankees guy. Also 1956 was a World Champion team....perfect game pitched by Larson who isn't on the ball, oh well, maybe he was busy warming up for the game...

Other opinions?

Thanks.

[thenavarro]

Originally Posted by LincolnVT

So, you guys think the PSA ball (see link at the top of this thread) could go for somewhere between $2,000 and $3,500? Seems a bit low to me, given that this was a Mantle triple crown year, but than again I'm not a Yankees guy. Also 1956 was a World Champion team....perfect game pitched by Larson who isn't on the ball, oh well, maybe he was busy warming up for the game...

Other opinions?

Thanks.

I don't think it would go that high. Here's one that looks to be in much nicer shape as far the signatures go, and it includes Larsen (who IMO is pretty dang important to have on a 56 Yankees ball due to his legendary World Series performance). Doesn't have Stengel I don't think, but his absence wouldn't bother me near as much as the absence of Larsen

This one sold for $1673 which includes buyers premium in January of 2013.

http://sports.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleN...01&lotNo=43108

[daves_resale_shop]

Cool ball but light on the sig count... Missing lares and scooter hurts it... I don't think it is worth anywhere near 2k

[shelly]

http://goldinauctions.com/LotDetail.aspx?lotid=718 This one is a beautiful but with only 22 sig.

Last one went for $3200 with buyers price. Stengel not on it. Psa no club house 26 signitures

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[LincolnVT]

That is what I have been seeing as well....auction sales in the 2,000 -- 3,000 range depending on who is on the ball. Non-clubhouse Stengel also seems to be key.

[RichardSimon]

Originally Posted by LincolnVT

That is what I have been seeing as well....auction sales in the 2,000 -- 3,000 range depending on who is on the ball. Non-clubhouse Stengel also seems to be key.

I have handled many Yankee and Mets balls as a dealer.
One interesting fact I have noted is that Stengel signatures on Yankee balls are quite rare but he is ALWAYS on Mets balls.
Something Freudian there??

[btcarfagno]

Originally Posted by RichardSimon

I have handled many Yankee and Mets balls as a dealer.
One interesting fact I have noted is that Stengel signatures on Yankee balls are quite rare but he is ALWAYS on Mets balls.
Something Freudian there??

Perhaps it was mandated by the club higher ups with the Mets. He was the face (and mouth) of the franchise so perhaps they mandated that he sign everything in site with a team logo. Could also just be his sense of duty knowing how important he was to the fledgling team.

Tom C