Question: Discover of 1981 American League team signed baseballs (all 14 teams)

metrotheme · July 15, 2011 9:00AM

I was just at my local shop today and the owner showed me a display of baseballs signed by all of the teams in 1981 American League, including a ball from the umpire who acquired them.

The shop dealer and I were having a discussion about what to do with the display because he doesn't want to piece-meal the balls for sale. There are quite a few deceased autos on the balls including Gene Mauch, Cal Ripken Sr., Dick Howser, Tom Underwood, Luis Sanchez off the top from taking a quick look.

We didn't investigate the A's ball to see if Rickey Henderson was on there. Regardless, there are quite a few HOF'ers on the balls and some obscure 'graphs.

What do you think the best route is for him to go about selling this collection?

Dboneesq · July 15, 2011 9:12AM

For something like this I think you need to go with one of the major auction houses. Which one I can't tell you.

Ironmanfan · July 15, 2011 12:29PM

<< <i>For something like this I think you need to go with one of the major auction houses. Which one I can't tell you. >>

I agree with Doug........I would have them sold as one lot (unfortunately on team signed balls deceased names such as Ripken Sr., Howser, Underwood etc. add little value)....The keys would be the star players (i.e. Jackson, Winfield, Brett, Rice, Henderson, Yaz, Murray, etc.)....Should check the Orioles ball for Cal Jr. as he was recalled from AAA after the players strike ended in August...

I'd try Huggins & Scott, Hunt or Lelands.

IMF

Question: Discover of 1981 American League team signed baseballs (all 14 teams)

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