New York Yankees

A 1936 Yankees Champions mini pennant Red & Blue on White was a premium that was given as a special offer through Red Ball Sales Company of Chicago with their candy. Both Team Pennants, and Player Pennants were made between 1936-37. You had to send in wrappers or a coupon to receive one.

The New York Yankees Mini pennant sells for about $50. in Excellent -Near/Mint condition The pennants measure 2 1/2" x4 1/2"

For more information and pictures of a 1936 New York Yankees Champions mini Pennant, and other Red Ball Sales Company mini pennants see Related Links below.

The value of a "game used" baseball caught at a Yankees Stadium Game will rely on your ability to prove so. Otherwise it will be valued as a used Major League baseball, and will have a lower value than a baseball that is in clean mint condition. A Mint cindition Joe CroninAmerican League baseball could sell as high as $200. A "Game used" baseball would have to be accompanied with provenance, and the quality of the provenance will dictate the value. A letter from a player, team, or League official would be acceptable. A letter from a fan at the game would not hold much weight if any. Without provenance the added value will rely on the buyers belief in your story. The baseball will have a lower value in "used" condition.

Value is based on average prices of recently closed auctions. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the baseball. Prices may also vary based on the amount of signatures, and key signatures acquired. The more complete the baseball with key signatures the more valuable.

In a recent auction a 1951 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball sold for $3,585.00 The key to the value of this baseball is the Mickey Mantle & Joe DiMaggio Signatures. This is the only year the two played together and would appear on the same ball.

Years ago it was a common practice to shellac the baseball to protect the signatures. This practice stopped when it was realized that the balls would turn yellow, crack, and peal off. With some of the earliest signed baseballs, the value is not hurt as much as with newer balls because the autographs are rare. The Shellac on the 1951 Yankees baseball will hurt the value depending on the degree of coating.

If the signatures are not properly authenticated the baseball could sell at half the market value or less. For more information on team signed baseballs, links to full team rosters, key signatures, and price guide see Realted Links below.

Photo Pennants are very popular with collectors. A 1965 New York Yankees Photo pennant is worth about $135. -$150. Condition is important, especially with the photo. These photos are typically creased, and as with all collectibles condition is important.

Common flaws with pennants are missing ties, pin holes, frying, creases, and "crackling" on the printing. Sometimes people will trim down a pennant to rid it of the frying or other flaws like a flat tip (point) Caused by being pinned up and ripped off. Any of these flaws will degrade the pennant significantly. Doctored pennants - A term used to describe a pennant that has been altered to cover up a flaw, is a practice that is frowned upon among the collecting community, and could sell for less than a pennant with the flaws it was meant to cover up. For more information on pennants vist the link below.

Vintage pennants are difficult to date to a specific season. Many pennants were for sale at the ballparks for several years in a row. Team logo's and artwork could help in dating. Often team will use the same artwork on other souvenirs like programs, and yearbooks making it possible to date to a specific year.

Most pre 1970 full sized (12" x 30") felt pennants sell for below $50.- $100. Photo pennants, and scroll or roster pennants listing team players, Championship, and World Series Pennants are more desired by collectors and will sell for more. Premium mini pennants offered by candy companies in a special offer for example could also sell for more. As with all collectibles condition is important.

Common flaws with pennants are missing ties, pin holes, frying, creases, and "crackling" on the printing. Sometimes people will trim down a pennant to rid it of the frying or other flaws like a flat tip (point) Caused by being pinned up and ripped off. Any of these flaws will degrade the pennant significantly. Doctored pennants - A term used to describe a pennant that has been altered to cover up a flaw, is a practice that is frowned upon among the collecting community, and could sell for less than a pennant with the flaws it was meant to cover up.

Yankee pennants with the "Uncle Sam" logo are very popular with collectors and were common in the 1940's into the 1950's. The New York Yankees official "Top hat" logo was first introduced in 1947 and would only appear on pennants made after this time.

For more info on the value for a specific Yankee pennant from different years visit the links I left below.

Value is based on average prices of recently closed auctions. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the baseball. Prices may also vary based on the amount of signatures, and key signatures acquired. The more complete the baseball with key signatures the more valuable.

If the signatures are not properly authenticated the baseball could sell at half the market value or less

As with most of the collectors sets issued by companies such as the Danbury mint they sell for well bellow the issued price. A fair market value should be in the $160. - $320. price range. I just checked on eBay and one set missing three cards that did not sell for $40. (it was re-listed)

Signatures will vary in price based on condition, the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature, the item signed, and how well the item displays the signature. Baseballs are the most common, and preferred by collectors because of it's connection to the game, low cost, availability and it displays the signature well. The signed baseball represents the average price for a signature, and by deducting or adding from this price for the Item signed accordingly will give you a good idea on value.

The lowest priced signed item would be for a "cut Signature." A cut signature is a signature on a piece of paper, or "cut" from a larger piece. Index cards are the next step up, and both sell at a fraction (about 10%-20%) the price of an autographed baseball. Autograph photos typically sell at about 40-60 percent the price of a baseball with bats, uniform Jersey's and equipment selling at a higher price due to the higher cost of the item, rarity and display.

In general if an autographed baseball is worth $100. the same autograph on a 8x10 photo $50. a cut signature $20. on a bat $150. The percentage of the price could also vary based on the popularity of the player, and how sought after the signature is. Whitey Ford single signed baseball is worth about $60.-$120. Value is based on average prices of recently closed auctions. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the baseball. Signatures that have not been properly authenticated could sell at half the market value or less. Add for inscriptions.