What Game-Used stuff is most valuable/ sought-after?

[perezfan]

That is simply gorgeous, Max.... nothing in sports today approaches that level of elegance!

Here are a couple of my sickest jackets (just to further convey the point...)

The Boston Braves Jacket was worn by Warren Spahn in the late 1940s (from Halper)

The Redlegs Jacket was worn by Sam Mele in the mid 1950s. Seeing it again confirms that I want to go the grave with this one (and be buried in it!)

[ksfarmboy]

My picks are as follows:

Jerseys
Bats
Gloves
Helmets
Hats
Cleats

The rest of the stuff I wouldn't give a second look at. I think that a Brooks Robinson glove or Ozzie Smith would definitely be much higher than their jerseys or bats. Similar gloves by players known for their defense would usually be higher.

[Tedw9]

I dabble a little in the game used market (modern), I enjoy owning something that once belonged to a player.

I would say that the glove would be the most valuable and wanted item from a player. As others have said, gloves are personal and players often use them for years and are very protective of them.

Then I would place these in order of jerseys, bats, batting helmets, batting gloves, cleats, jackets and finally hats.

In my opinion the value of each would depend on the era and who used each item. I'd rather own a Ted Williams bat than a jersey or glove. But for the record, I would be proud to own any of them! Ted's bat to me is more personal and related to him. Where as an Ozzie Smith glove may be worth the most because he is really known for his fielding. But then you got someone like the Babe where as ANYTHING of his is super valuable.

I guess there is no right or wrong answers, just difference of opinions and what each collector values the most.

[yanksfan09]

thanks to all responses and opinions;

Leon: Thanks for encouraging posts.

Jimmy: Thanks, that's a Great Williams bat!

Joseph: agree on Jacket being a great item, I had forgot to include that originally. I especially love the real old sweater type jackets from back in the Day. I have a Ray Caldwell 1916 D381 card that pictures him in one of those old Yankee jackets. It's one of my favorite cards. If only I owned the jacket!...

Max and Perez -Fan: Great Jackets!

Ted: Great points on a bat being more soughtafter for a guy like Williams; Where you'd want a glove for a guy like Ozzie. I had thought of that too and couldn't agree more. I'm just trying to get a real general list. Yet, there's certainly great differences between players.

I agree with most, as many seemed to rank fielding gloves high. It's certainly a nice piece to own if you can find one. I still have my little league glove (auto version of Nolan Ryan, from 1992/93?) I still love it. I know how personal gloves become. I also have my Grandfathers glove from the 1930's somewhere (My grandfather never played pro ball though). The lacing is all cracked and dry-rotted but it's still an awsome piece.


Thanks to everyone who responded. Please post more opinions if anyone else wants to share them.

[thekingofclout]

Nothing big, but a pretty cool display piece. Whit Wyatt's unused Braves hat circa 1958-1965 in remarkable pristine condition.

Wyatt's best year in the big leagues was 1941 when he won 22 games and dropped only 10, while posting a National League best 7 shutouts. He was also the winning pitcher in the lone Dodgers victory against the Yanks in the Fall Classic.

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