Multi-Signed Baltimore Orioles Souvenir Team Baseball
Unbranded Souvenir / Promotional · Collectibles & Antiques > Sports Memorabilia
Era / Decade
Mid-1990s (Circa 1994-1996)
Material
Synthetic leather (PVC), red cotton stitching, plastic and metal display stand. This is a souvenir-grade ball, not an Official Major League Baseball (OMLB) leather ball.
Condition
Good to Very Good. The ball shows some natural yellowing and minor scuffing. Signature ink is bold with minimal fading. The plastic display case has some surface scratches and dust accumulation.
Demand Level
Moderate. There is always a market for Cal Ripken Jr. items and 1990s nostalgia, but facsimile balls are significantly less valuable than authenticated hand-signed balls.
Resale Value
Estimated Resale Value
$25.00 - $65.00
Estimated Retail Value
$10.00 - $15.00
Comparable Sales
Similar mid-90s facsimile team balls typically sell for $15-$35. If by chance the signatures are proven to be hand-signed (wet ink), the value would jump to $150+ due to the Ripken signature, but this specific ball style strongly indicates a souvenir print.
Description
Vintage Baltimore Orioles multi-signed souvenir baseball featuring facsimilie or stadium-collected signatures. Notable visible names include Cal Ripken Jr. (hall of famer), Gregg Olson, and Brady Anderson. This ball represents the mid-90s era of Orioles baseball. It comes on a decorative gold-tone and clear plastic display stand. Perfect for a desk or sports memorabilia shelf.
Key Features
Features the signature of Cal Ripken Jr., one of the most collectible names in baseball history. Includes other popular 90s stars like Brady Anderson and Gregg Olson. Comes with a period-appropriate display stand.
Authenticity Indicators
Low Confidence for hand-signed; High Confidence as a vintage souvenir product. The uniform thickness and lack of 'ink bleed' or 'overlap' suggests these are printed facsimile signatures rather than individual ink-pen autographs. These were mass-produced in the 90s.
Flaws to Note
Signatures appear to be facsimile (printed) rather than hand-signed, which is common for stadium giveaway or gift shop items from this era. Minor tan spotting (foxing) on the synthetic surface. Case is scuffed.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or Facebook Marketplace. eBay is best for reaching dedicated Orioles collectors; Facebook Marketplace is good for a quick local sale to a fan.
Selling Tips
Use keywords like 'Cal Ripken Jr', 'Baltimore Orioles', 'Vintage 90s', and 'Souvenir Baseball'. Be very clear in the description if the signatures are printed (facsimile) to avoid returns. Clean the plastic stand with a microfiber cloth before photographing to make the item 'pop'.