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Need some advice on a one of a kind autographed baseball

Hello Everyone, I am looking for some advice on an autographed baseball that my late father has left to me. I believe it to be the only one in existence with these exact signatures on it.

My father had it signed in person at Yankee Stadium when he and his father took him to the game.

I am looking for advice as to where to take the ball to have it authenticated with a COA. There is no question in my mind that the autographs are real as my Grandfather was friends with some of the Yankees players at the time which made it easy to get the signatures in person at the game.

The autographs on the ball are as follows: Thurman Munson, Mickey Mantle, Allie Reynolds, Phil Rizzuto, Billy Martin, Elston Howard, George Steinbrenner, Chuck Healy (NY television sportscaster).

So, where should I take the ball to get the COA done? I am very weary of shipping the ball as there is the possibility that it could get lost, etc. I would rather not let it out of my possession.

Also, anyone on here have any type of a guess as to what the ball would sell for IF I were to sell it or where to take it to sell it ? Auction, etc ?

Thanks for any advice / answers, Joshua

Tags: Howard, Mantle, Martin, Munson, Reynolds, Rizzuto, Steinbrenner, Yankees, autographed, baseball

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Permalink Reply by Joshua Jay on December 18, 2018 at 3:15pm

Appreciate the reply Eric. JJ

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Permalink Reply by Fuddjcal on December 18, 2018 at 3:21pm

I respect Mike's opinion as to value. I like it at about there as well near the top end. a little hit due to the big black tar mark, game used or not. never know if there would be a bidding war? It is a BEAUTY that's for sure. Thanks for sharing it and the great back story.

****Finally, a story that's not a fish tale!

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Permalink Reply by Joshua Jay on December 18, 2018 at 3:48pm

Appreciate the insight. JJ

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Permalink Reply by Daniel S. on December 18, 2018 at 3:46pm

I believe the ball was made in 1973 based on the labeling. Good call, Mike! DeBeer switched to leather in 1973 from horsehide. The logo is the 1966-1973 logo.

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Permalink Reply by Joshua Jay on December 18, 2018 at 3:49pm

Appreciate the insight. JJ

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Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on December 18, 2018 at 4:30pm

It is a nice ball, but not game used as it is a debeers ball. Nonetheless, the signatures are clear and authentic. I also agree with the time frame of the Munson signature estimated to be 74-75 era.

I think considering that it has some very tough signatures all on the same ball, it would bring more with Munson being the key.