Opinions on value of 1975 team ball

[tnweill]

I have the opportunity to purchase a Brewers team signed baseball that looks to be in fairly good shape. Autographs include both Robin Yount, Hank Aaron, Jim Slaton and Sixto Lezcano. I was wondering if some of the more experienced collectors might be able to give me an estimate as to what the ball might be worth. It looks like there are about 24 signatures, if not more on the ball. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

[Fatter than Joey]

Depending on the condition, it should be somewhere in the $150-$200 range.

[JimH5]

Is it an official AL Ball? Does it include Darrell Porter and Harvey Kuenn? I think those are the only two deceased guys who might be on it. I'm with FTJ on the value. Depending on condition and how the ink is holding up, it might go for more. Lots of fading, and it could be less.

[OldSchoolSnapper]

I'd say $150-200 is fairly accurate. If you sold it during Brewer fever - a playoff push, right before a season of high expectations, when the economy isn't in the pooper, etc. I could see it push $300.

[tnweill]

Thanks for the various opinions guys. The ball is an official Spaulding baseball. I don't think the leagues had switched to Rawlings baseballs at that point yet, but I could be wrong. The signatures are still really clear and in blue ballpoint ink.

 

Here are the signatures on the ball:

 

Hank Aaron

Robin Yount

Harvey Kuehn

George Scott

Don Money

Del Crandall

Sixto Lezcano

Gorman Thomas

Jerry Augustine

Pete Broberg

Bill Castro

Jim Colburn

Lafeyette Currence

Tom hausman

Tom Murphy

Ed S[rague

Charlie Moore

Darrell Porter

Tommy Bianco

Pedro garcia

Jack Lind

Bob Sheldon

Mike Hegan

Bobby Mitchell

Bill Sharp

Joe Nossek

[Fatter than Joey]

Does it include Darrell Porter and Harvey Kuenn? I think those are the only two deceased guys who might be on it.

 

Even though Porter is deceased, finding items signed by him are not very hard -- same goes for Kuenn... I'd still say $150ish

[jschris]

Had to have been signed very late in the season. Very interesting list of players, with the inclusion of Bianco, Currence, and Lind. Augie made his major league debut on September 9th that year, too.

[apirk]

Sounds like a pretty sweet ball. How much was he asking for?

[tnweill]

$300

[OldSchoolSnapper]

After reviewing a little further I think $150 is a little low. I would say there's no way that would sell on eBay for under $200. I would guess $250ish.

[Fatter than Joey]

You could find a 1975 signed ball for under $200. -- Unless the condition is pristine, $250 is too much.

[BrewersSuperCollector]

I agree with Joey. I will have to see if there are any on ccompleted auctions on my other computer. If I bid on it it should be on there.

[Fatter than Joey]

I am not saying you couldn't find a guy to spend $250-$300 on that ball --- especially to a Brewer fan -- however I certainly would not pay $300 for it -- I'd probably offer $150, and then expect to pay somewhere between $150-$200.

 

You will get a chance to get one cheaper than that if you pass on this one.