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Why is a 1954 Brooklyn Dodgers yearbook so high in value compared to other yearbooks?

Although breaking the hearts of Brooklynites by moving the team to Los Angeles in 1958 Dodger enthusiasts still pine for their team, and have made Brooklyn Dodgers memorabilia some of the most sought after in the hobby. This would be one reason why Brooklyn Dodger Yearbooks sell higher than Yearbooks from other team yearbooks from the same era. If that is what you mean by "other yearbooks?"

The 1954 Brooklyn Dodger yearbook is not the most expensive of all the Dodger yearbooks. ( $175.00 -- $250.00) The 1942 Brooklyn Dodger Yearbook (The Dodger Victory Book) is harder to find than the first issue of 1941, and sells between $450.-$600.

In 1955 the Brooklyn Dodgers won the NL Pennant, and then Dem' Bums went on to beat the Yankees in the World Series Making the 1955 the second hardest issue to find, and sell between $250.00 -- $400.00.

The 1951 issue marks the first appearance of "Da Bum" drawing by Famous Sporting News artist/illustrator Willard Mullin. The issues between 1951-1957 all feature the work of Willard Mullin. There are collectors that will buy these issues for that fact alone.

For more information on Brooklyn Dodger yearbooks, price guide, and images of the cover art by Willard Mullin. visit the Brooklyn Dodger Yearbook Price guide located on this website.

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I have found about ten years worth of the sporting news "newspapers" dating from the 1950's, all in pretty good condition, the paper has yellowed some are these of any value to a collector?

Because of the low grade newspaper type paper used, any exposure to the air will cause "Foxing" (yellowing or browning). Over the years if not properly taken care of the paper will turn brittle, and flake or chip away.

This is the reason why the price for "The Sporting News" publications are kept low. Condition is important on getting top dollar for each issue.

On average "The Sporting News" from the 1950s books for about $10.- $25. in excellent-near/mint condition. "foxing" held to a minimum, and free of rips, creases, and stains. Each issue is priced basically by it's cover subject. The more higher priced issues featuring players like Mickey Mantle. Another feature that brings a higher price is the Artwork by Famous Sporting News artist/illustrator Willard Mullin.

In most cases because of condition the issues sell between $4.-$10. one of the more popular issues would be the 4/25/51 issue depicting a rookie Mickey Mantle wearing the uniform number 6, with a pair of dice coming up seven. This issue sells for about $150.-$200. and could sell up to $300. in near mint condition.

Another issue to note If you happen to have any from 1949 would be the 4/13/49 issue with Joe DiMaggio, and Ted Wiliams on the cover $150.-$200. excellent-near/mint condition. High end issues will have players like Mantle, Dimaagio, Williams, and Mays on the cover, and will challenge the $100. price range. The 10/17/56 Don Larsen cover could sell in the $200. price range, and as high as $400. in near mint condition.

For low end or damaged issues that have little collectors value search for adverting that will help sell the issue or in some cases neatly clip out the ad. For example here is a Mickey Mantle Rawlings ad that will sell for about $5. a good way to rescue value from a worthless paper.

If you're going to hold on to them for a while wrap them in bundles with a garbage bag to keep the air out. This will help keep them from deteriorating further.

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My Program/Scorecard has been scored is it worth less than an un-scored program?

As with all collectibles condition is the most important factor of all on putting a value on a collectible item providing that the item is authentic. With programs/scorecards the slightest flaws will bring the price down significantly.

Common flaws would be staining, foxing (yellowing), fading, creases, rips, loose pages, cracked binding, and writing on the cover. Un-scored programs will generally sell at a higher price than a scored program but sometimes it doesn't effect value. The over all condition, and how well it displays will.

The value on a "scored" program as opposed to a un-scored program can vary depending on the game, and collectors preference. In general I would say an un-scored program will sell at a higher price. Some collectors do not mind scored programs, or might prefer it scored. A game in note that might sell at a higher price "scored" would be Don Larsens perfect game in the World Series.

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What is The value of a 1946 Yankees Program scorecard?

A 1946 New York Yankees Program/Scorecard is worth about $30. -$50. In excellent condition. As with all collectibles, condition is the most important factor of all providing that the item is authentic. With programs/scorecards the slightest flaws will bring the price down significantly. An exceptional mint condition scorecard could sell for more. 

Common flaws would be staining, foxing (yellowing), fading, creases, rips, loose pages, cracked binding, and writing on the cover. Un-scored programs will generally sell at a higher price than a scored program but sometimes it doesn't effect value. The over all condition, and how well the cover displays will. 

The value on a "scored" program as opposed to a un-scored program can vary depending on the game, and collectors preference. In general I would say an un-scored program will sell at a higher price. Some collectors do not mind scored programs, or might prefer it scored. A game in note that might sell at a higher price "scored" would be Don Larsens perfect game in the World Series. 

The 1946 Yankee program has significant historic value as it is sporting the first appearance of the now famous New York Yankees top hat logo. Artist Lon Keller provided artwork for a number of pro sports teams and events including the New York Yankees but he is most recognized for designing the New York Yankee's emblem, That supposedly had it's first appeared in 1947. This is conflicting information as reported in a issue of the 1976 Yankees program, as every 1946 program I have ever seen has the Logo. I have also been in touch with the son of the artist Lon Keller, and his information is supplied by the 1976 article as well. 

As the 1976 Yankees program reports, the original concept by Lon Keller was used in the 1946 Spring training Itinerary. Larry MacPhail co-owner of the New York Yankees not completely satisfied then asked Lon Keller to refine the logo. Lon sat down and put a baseball around the Yankees, made the "K" into a bat, and put the top hat on top. First appearing in the 1947 Spring training Itinerary the famous Yankees Logo we know today. 

Visit the following page of the website for more information on the scorecards, which includes information and pictures of the programs mentioned above. 1947 New York Yankees official Program and Score Card

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What is the value of a 1945 Chicago Cubs vs Detroit Tigers World Series program?

Detroit Tigers (4) vs Chicago Cubs (3)

A 1945 Detroit Tigers World Series program played at Briggs Stadium is worth about $225.-$350. in excellent - near/mint condition. A 1945 Chicago Cubs World Series program played at Wrigley Field is worth $150.-$200.

As with all collectibles, condition is the most important factor of all providing that the item is authentic. With programs/scorecards the slightest flaws will bring the price down significantly. An exceptional mint condition scorecard could sell for more.

Common flaws would be staining, foxing (yellowing), fading, creases, rips, loose pages, cracked binding, and writing on the cover. Un-scored programs will generally sell at a higher price than a scored program but sometimes it doesn't effect the value. The over all condition, and how well the cover displays will.

The value on a "scored" program as opposed to a un-scored program can vary depending on the game, and collectors preference. In general I would say an un-scored program will sell at a higher price. Some collectors do not mind scored programs.

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