I nearly choked when I saw this auction result!

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by yanksfan09

Imagine what a ball from Ruth's boyhood industrial school team would go for? I realize it doesn't exist but if one did that could be authenticated in readable shape, I'd guess it would go for more than any other Ruth ball.

I am sure there is one hiding in a grampas attic, flee market find, or at an estate sale. Just keep checking eBay, Goldin, or Mears for it to show up.

As for the Jeter ball I think it is AWESOME and would love to own such an amazing piece.

[KingFisk]

To a general autograph collector it may seem idiotic but to a Jeter collector I would think it'd be an incredible one of a kind piece. If there were a Jeter museum, this would definitely be on display and be a popular piece in the museum. To someone with a Jeter display it would serve the same purpose as a cool, unique thing to exhibit. I totally get it as a player collector.

[brianp-beme]

Didn't little Steve Lagerbery know any better? Aesthetically it would have been best to let pint-sized Derek have that panel all to himself. Silly, thoughtless Steve...it is just like him to ruin everything.

Brian

[Bestdj777]

Originally Posted by KingFisk

To a general autograph collector it may seem idiotic but to a Jeter collector I would think it'd be an incredible one of a kind piece. If there were a Jeter museum, this would definitely be on display and be a popular piece in the museum. To someone with a Jeter display it would serve the same purpose as a cool, unique thing to exhibit. I totally get it as a player collector.

Agreed. If you're chasing hall of fame autos, probably not worth it. But, if you're after Jeter stuff, it's a terrific piece.

[mybuddyinc]

Scott Gross (10 yr. old) signed 1970 Lion's Little League Champs:

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Can personally authenticate it !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ejharrington]

I disagree; it's a relatively unique item unlike a run-of-the-mill signed ball when he was in MLB. If I were a Jeter fan I would have bid on it.

[JollyElm]

I think it's clearly a clubhouse signature, probably signed by the mother responsible for bringing snacks to the game that day.