Statistics About The Most Expensive Baseball

In this post, we explore the staggering world of sports memorabilia, where collectors spare no expense in acquiring prized items associated with baseball legends. From historic baseball cards to iconic game-used items, the prices fetched at auctions for these artifacts are truly astounding. Join us as we delve into the eye-watering prices paid for some of the most sought-after baseball memorabilia in history.

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"The most expensive baseball card ever sold was a 1909 Honus Wagner T206 card, which sold for $6.6 million in August 2021."

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"The most expensive modern era baseball card sold was a 2009 Mike Trout card, which went for $3.9 million."

Statistic 3

"The most expensive baseball sold was the one Mark McGwire hit for his 70th home run in 1998, it sold for $3 million."

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"Babe Ruth's 'Shot Heard Round The World' ball from 1932 was said to be the second priciest baseball ever sold, reaching $1.3 million."

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"The most expensive autographed baseball was a ball signed by Babe Ruth, which sold for $388,375 in 2014."

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"The most expensive baseball bat sold was used by Babe Ruth in 1920. It fetched $1.2 million in 2004."

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"The first million dollar baseball card was a T206 Honus Wagner card sold in 1991 for $451,000 in 1991."

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"Babe Ruth's New York Yankees contract from 1919 sold for $2.3 million in 2017."

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"Mickey Mantle's 1952 Topps rookie card in mint condition sold for $2.88 million in 2018."

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"A signed Yankees baseball from their 1927 team fetched $343,650 in an auction."

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"The most expensive World Series ring sold was from the 2000 Yankees, valued at $239,000."

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"A ticket from the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 fetched $40,388 in an auction."

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"Willie Mays' 600th home run ball sold for $37,600 in an auction."

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"The most expensive baseball glove sold was Lou Gehrig's glove from the 1930s, which sold for $387,500."

Statistic 15

"The contract of the sale of Babe Ruth from the Red Sox to the Yankees sold for $996,000 at auction in 2005."

The statistics reveal the significant monetary value attached to iconic baseball memorabilia, ranging from cards to bats, balls, and contracts. The record-breaking sales prices highlight the enduring popularity and nostalgia surrounding legendary players such as Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, and Mickey Mantle. These transactions not only showcase the immense historical and sentimental worth attributed to items associated with baseball greats but also underscore the intense collector interest in preserving and owning pieces of the sport’s rich heritage.