Anyone collect signed baseballs!

[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.

[homerunhitter]

Wow! Very impressive guys!

In regards to the comment about fading autographs, I read on another Collecting site That you can spray the baseball (signature) with krylon spray and then they will keep the signature from fading as it will lock in the signature so you can display them without worrying about fading. Has anyone heard about that or recommend that?

[mr2686]

Originally Posted by homerunhitter

wow! Very impressive guys!

In regards to the comment about fading autographs, i read on another collecting site that you can spray the baseball (signature) with krylon spray and then they will keep the signature from fading as it will lock in the signature so you can display them without worrying about fading. Has anyone heard about that or recommend that?

noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!

[homerunhitter]

And please tell me why! So I know why not to spray my balls!

[Hxcmilkshake]

Originally Posted by 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.

The Singing Cowboy! Nice.

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[homerunhitter]

Tim
Thank you! I never knew that. But for one that collects signed baseballs, what are the alternatives? I ask because even if kept in the dark over time they will still fade. It seems all baseballs fade Over time regardless. So I was thinking spraying them would save the autograph from fading.

[mr2686]

Not only will you ruin the ball, but there's a good chance the coating will age badly, crack and flake taking off the auto with it. The only things you need to do are: Keep out of direct sunlight (even if you have UV cubes), and store them in the dark when not on display. Also, don't handle your balls...err, you know what I mean. Use gloves and don't get finger prints on them because the oils will make the toning you see on many balls.

[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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