1927 World Series Ticket Stub
Maker: Major League Baseball
Original Price: $1*
Worth Today: $41,825*
In 1927, the Yankees League, led by Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, won a record-breaking 110 games, finishing with a 19-game lead. According to superfans, if you attended the Series, you witnessed the best squad in baseball history. Even a ticket stub might be worth more than $40,000. Sports memorabilia is taken very seriously by collectors, and here is a prime example of why. The tickets will have initially cost roughly $1, so that’s a pretty good return on investment. It only goes to show that it’s not always about the stuff, but rather what it represents. In truth, a ticket stub is merely a fragile piece of paper, but the historical significance cannot be overlooked. Any self-respecting sports collector would be delighted to have this in their cabinet.
1927 World Series Ticket Stub
New York Yankee Bobblehead 1961-62
Maker: New York Yankees
Original Price: Unknown*
Worth Today: $59,750*
New York Yankee Bobbleheads, and bobbleheads in general, may be fairly valuable if you know what to look for. These little fellas nod in approval as they are sold for up to $5,000 and are a prized collector’s item. However, this specific bobblehead is unique in that only two were ever created. The rare collectors’ goods are hand-painted and fashioned of ceramic and paper-mâché. If you are fortunate enough to have one of these 14-inch bobbleheads in good condition, you will be holding $60,000 in your hands. The problem is that finding one in immaculate condition is frequently easier said than accomplished. After all, bobbleheads appeal to children who may not understand what “future value” entails. That being said, when they do appear at auction, they are highly valued (and sought after) for precisely this reason.
New York Yankee Bobblehead 1961 62
