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Getting something signed isn't that hard, but collectors of sports autographs know that getting the player you want is a different story. When visiting the next big sports card and memorabilia show or shopping online, you'll find the prices and demand for some athletes throughout history to be much bigger than others.
By far the most popular autograph in sports history is a Babe Ruth signed item. The Babe signed a lot of them during his life, which ended while he was still in his 50s. It wasn't unusual for Ruth to sign hundreds each day and he rarely turned anyone down. In fact, it can be said that Ruth really started the sports autograph craze. He was such an icon that most people wanted something--anything--signed by him to prove they'd had at least a few seconds of his attention. There are a lot of Ruth autographs on the market, but they're still expensive because of the demand.
New York Yankee autographs, in general, are popular. The Yanks have a huge fan base who have watched some of baseball's legends wear pinstripes. Next to Ruth, Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle are the most popular baseball autographs. Both signed more autographs after their playing days than during them. The baseball card show circuit blossomed years after both men retired and they took full advantage of the easy paydays from show promoters who seemingly couldn't sell enough tickets. Today, there's still a call for them among fans with each selling for several hundred dollars on a baseball or photo; more on a bat or jersey. Buying online, with a certificate of authenticity from a reliable source, is one way to garner a signature from either since both have been deceased for a number of years now.
Among latter-year stars, Nolan Ryan autographs are popular. Ryan had a huge fan base because of his work ethic, family-friendly attitude and of course, his seven no-hitters! He's always been fairly accessible and it's nice to know you can grab a real Ryan autograph for less than $100.
Michael Jordan autographed sports memorabilia is the 'holy grail' for modern day basketball collectors. Jordan signatures aren't rare, but because of his popularity, it's been hard for him to sign a lot in public. His private signings with Upper Deck Company have produced a lot of online MJ autographs for the public but prepare to spend at least a few hundred dollars for the most basic item.
Like Jordan, Wayne Gretzky autographs are a magnet for collectors. Considered the greatest hockey player ever, Gretzky's signature is a must for hockey fans.
Among football fans, it's hard to top the popularity of Joe Montana or Walter Payton autographs. They're among the most collectible players in NFL history. Montana's legion of fans shells out $200 and up to get him at a card show. Among the greatest quarterbacks ever, Montana's clutch play earned him hero status among the kids of the 80s who are now grown up and looking for a signed picture, jersey or football for their rec room Payton died of cancer in his 40s, and his autograph will be among the most scarce of all Hall of Famers for that very reason. Along with Dick Butkus and Gale Sayers, Sweetness is among the most popular modern-era Bears ever.
Of course, any list of most popular signatures is very subjective. Some prefer Willie Mays to Mantle. Others think a Kareem Abdul-Jabbar autograph is better than Jordan. That's the beauty of being a collector. There's no right or wrong.
You can find out more about sports autographed items and the importance of certified autograph authenticity by learning about the most respected authentic autographed experts at Diamond Autographs. You can also find everything from autographed Babe Ruth and Mickey Mantle items to modern era stars.
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