New Member � Looking for Information on a Wrigley Field Item

Smiller93 · #1 11-17-2025, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by parker1b2

Cubs auction off a few recently used on-deck circles, most went for under $500.
Yours is a bit older and autograph so more than those. If you can tie it to a historic game or event, etc, then a lot more. The Phillies one from the 2022 NLDS went for $2500 The Tristar authentication probably came when it was signed at one of their shows, so probably signed in the past 20 years.

https://cubs.auctions.mlb.com/astros...1/aucd/5010664

https://cubs.auctions.mlb.com/blue-j...1/aucd/5010671

https://phillies.auctions.mlb.com/20...1/aucd/4537468

Google: game used on-deck circles auction, you will get a bunch of results to give you an idea.

If I had to guess, due to its age and autos probably in the $1500-2000 range. Would be worth more if it was the Cubs version.

The authentication says the signatures were done in person at a 2015 convention. Someone earlier mentioned the sign itself might be from the 1980s, so I�m still trying to figure out the exact era. Since the Phillies one from the 2022 NLDS went for around $2,500, I�m wondering where this one being older and signed by multiple Hall of Famers might realistically fall price-wise? Any ballpark estimates would help.

perezfan · #2 11-18-2025, 12:43 AM

Normally I comment/give advice in the Memorabilia Forum. But since the thread resides here, I'll chime in...

If you want to maximize its value, try to find a photo-match. Scour through photos of Reds/Cubs games that took place in the 80s. There should be plenty, if you just do the homework.... Getty Images, Vintage Stock Photos, etc.

It's cool that it's autographed by 4 legends of the Big Red Machine. But none of those autos are rare, and even though it's great that they signed it, the true value is that it's a Wrigley Field artifact. It will have cross-over value between Reds and Cubs collectors.

I'm a lifetime Reds fan and collector. Most of my stadium artifacts are from Crosley Field, so I am very familiar with this type of thing. Here are the pros and cons...

Pros:
* Rare and somewhat vintage artifact from a legendary stadium
* Presumably stepped and knelt on by many Reds' greats during games
* Signed by 3 (really 4) HOFers

Cons:
* Not many collectors would have enough room to display (or even store) it
* Not many auction houses would be willing to take it on
* Shipping would be a nightmare, and might cost half as much as the piece itself
* Since shipping is not a good option, you will probably need to sell as "pickup only"
* And if it is "pickup only", you are limited to buyers who reside somewhat close to wherever you live.

So there are obstacles, and even though many people will love and admire it, the realistic customer base is pretty limited.

I know that you want to know the value.... but given the fickle nature of auctions, it could range anywhere from $1,000 - $3,500 (I know that's a big range, given all the variables).

Assuming you live in the Chicago area, I do suppose that someone from greater Cincinnati would be willing to take a pickup truck out there to get it. I know that I would for a piece like this (especially if I was only 5 hours away).

There are a number of Cincinnati Reds + Chicago Cubs Collector Groups on Facebook. That and FB Marketplace would probably be your best bets for pickup only, as opposed to eBay or catalog auction. So I would proceed as follows....

Find a photo-match as described above
Locate the numerous Reds/Cubs Collector forums on FB.
Post the item at your price, but be flexible, as it's a high-maintenance piece

It's unique/desirable enough that I bet you get some good responses on Day 1.

Best of luck,
Mark

Smiller93 · #3 11-18-2025, 07:26 AM

Mark, this is incredibly helpful � really appreciate you taking the time to break everything down. I�m going to start digging through 1980s Reds/Cubs photos and see if I can spot any matches or partial matches.

You�re absolutely right about the size limiting the buyer pool, so focusing on Reds and Cubs collector communities makes a lot of sense. I�m in the Chicago area, so pickup-only is fine, and for the right price I can also deliver since I have my CDL.

Thanks again for the honest assessment and the tip about Getty/Vintage Stock � that gives me a solid direction to go.

perezfan · #4 11-18-2025, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Smiller93

Mark, this is incredibly helpful — really appreciate you taking the time to break everything down. I’m going to start digging through 1980s Reds/Cubs photos and see if I can spot any matches or partial matches.

You’re absolutely right about the size limiting the buyer pool, so focusing on Reds and Cubs collector communities makes a lot of sense. I’m in the Chicago area, so pickup-only is fine, and for the right price I can also deliver since I have my CDL.

Thanks again for the honest assessment and the tip about Getty/Vintage Stock — that gives me a solid direction to go.

Sure thing! I wish I had room for it, but Divorce Attorney costs would exceed what this thing is worth. As for finding images.... they can photo-match a player's uniform based on the pinstripe configuration. So something as big and obvious as this (that sits right near home plate) should be a pretty easy "find".

mrozie21 · #5 11-18-2025, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smiller93

Mark, this is incredibly helpful � really appreciate you taking the time to break everything down. I�m going to start digging through 1980s Reds/Cubs photos and see if I can spot any matches or partial matches.

You�re absolutely right about the size limiting the buyer pool, so focusing on Reds and Cubs collector communities makes a lot of sense. I�m in the Chicago area, so pickup-only is fine, and for the right price I can also deliver since I have my CDL.

Thanks again for the honest assessment and the tip about Getty/Vintage Stock � that gives me a solid direction to go.

Pm sent

mrozie21 · #6 11-19-2025, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smiller93

Mark, this is incredibly helpful � really appreciate you taking the time to break everything down. I�m going to start digging through 1980s Reds/Cubs photos and see if I can spot any matches or partial matches.

You�re absolutely right about the size limiting the buyer pool, so focusing on Reds and Cubs collector communities makes a lot of sense. I�m in the Chicago area, so pickup-only is fine, and for the right price I can also deliver since I have my CDL.

Thanks again for the honest assessment and the tip about Getty/Vintage Stock � that gives me a solid direction to go.

Shaquille,

I have a friend who�s interested in this. I sent you a pm for contact information.

parker1b2 · #7 11-19-2025, 01:01 PM

It�s now listed in the B/S/T section

Brent G. · #8 11-19-2025, 03:42 PM

You gotta respect the dude who apparently carried this thing through the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center at the 2015 National packed with people to have those guys sign it. It must've been a hoot to see him slam the thing down on the autograph table.

Someone on this site surely saw this happen!

BobbyStrawberry · #9 11-19-2025, 04:10 PM

Maybe they just rolled it around...

doug.goodman · #10 11-19-2025, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by perezfan

Normally I comment/give advice in the Memorabilia Forum. But since the thread resides here, I'll chime in...
Best of luck,
Mark

I started to write a post similar to Mark's, but his is way better than mine would have been, and spot on.

Good luck with it, it's a cool item.

Doug

Brent G. · #11 11-19-2025, 06:12 PM

In case anyone is interested in how the OP utilized the provided input: https://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=366553

Casey2296 · #12 11-19-2025, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Brent G.

In case anyone is interested in how the OP utilized the provided input: https://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=366553

Wow, Kevin Mize would be proud.

Mark17 · #13 11-19-2025, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Casey2296

Wow, Kevin Mize would be proud.

To get into Mize territory, he'll have to bump it 1,200 times over a 10 year period.

whitehse · #14 11-19-2025, 07:22 PM

Am I reading the starting price on this on deck circle correctly??????

Having worked at Wrigley in the 80's as part of the game day security team and eventually in the front office, I saw this and the remaining National League on deck circles often. The team had a rack in which they would stack them individually and of course, change them out with every series at the old ball park. As one would expect, being nothing more than the consistency of a thick yoga mat (ok...maybe an extra thick yoga mat) they got chewed up by spikes pretty badly. They also got spit on, puked on (I saw this happen in the on deck circle a few times) and generally were not the most well cared for game used item but there is a coolness factor to it if you have the room to display.

Game used and rare? Sure, but rare doesnt mean highly valuable. The man can ask what he wants but I hope he has not gone out and spent the money in anticipation of a windfall.

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