Richly illustrated with nearly 1,000 examples of both autographs and forgeries, this new and expanded edition includes signature studies of all Hall of Famers from the 19th century to the present. Collectors can compare signatures to the examples to determine the genuineness of autographs. Shoeless Joe and the rest of the Black Sox are explored in depth, along with Roger Maris, Gil Hodges and the top 50 non-Hall of Fame autographs. A new price guide examines values of various signed mediums. A market population grid lists rare and seldom seen signatures.

Contents: Baseball, Cooperstown and the Hall of Fame; The philosophy of collecting; The history of writing materials; The autograph collector's language; Acquiring baseball autographs; Autograph variations; Forgery detection; Collection organisation and display; Autograph preservation; Hobby ethics; Baseball autograph values; Collecting Hall of Fame plaque postcards; Collecting Perez-Steele postcards; Collecting autographed baseballs; Collecting autographed bats; Hall of Fame autographed gallery; Gallery of Superstars; Market update and current trends; Footnotes; National Baseball Hall of Fame Members; Frequently requested addresses.

STUDY OF HALL OF FAME BASEBALL SIGNATURESFIRST EDITION - 2011THOUSANDS OF AUTHENTIC SIGNATURE IMAGES!BY FAR THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE SIGNATURE GUIDE ON THE MARKET!IF YOU BUY, SELL OR COLLECT BASEBALL SIGNATURES - YOU NEED THIS GUIDE! The information in this guide will pay for itself over and over!This guide is EXTREMELY in depth. There are 265 signature profiles of the 292 members of the hall. (27 we were not able to include to to extreme rarity, 2011 inductees Alomar and Blyleven were not included). Within each profile, we attempted to get any and all variations of a signature, some profiles will be 1 page, others will be 10 pages. This is the only place this material is available, I am the copyrighted owner. All of the signatures in this guide have been authenticated by JSA or PSA/DNA.HOW THIS GUIDE WILL HELP YOU:1.) It will educate you on what authentic signatures look like. 2.) You can use this guide to compare autographs when thinking about purchasing a signature. 3.) You will save THOUSANDS of dollars by avoiding forgeries, Clubhouse and Secretarial signatures! 4.) Obscure signatures -there are tons of rare signatures that the common collect has simply never seen! 5.) Piece of Mind- You will feel more confident in your purchases and your collection will be that much better. Plus it's a great reference to have available - you never know what may come available for sale! Each profile will be broken down into the categories below. Some will have more or less detail depend on commonality or rarity of the athletes' signature.Common SignaturesSignature VariationsInscriptionsHandwritingClubhouse SignaturesForgeries/Secretarial SignaturesNotesRarity Scale

The Ultimate Baseball Trivia Book In this third title published by National Baseball Hall of Fame Books, test your knowledge of baseball trivia against the experts–the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. The history of baseball is etched in its trivia. No American sport is chronicled through its trivia and statistics more than baseball. Now, the National Baseball Hall of Fame presents the ultimate baseball trivia book, So You Think You Know Baseball. Hit it out of the park at your MLB trivia night or in an after-dinner baseball quiz with your family. Selected by the historians and curators at the Baseball Hall of Fame, over 100 years of rich baseball history is packed into this virtual reference guide of facts, figures, and fascinating tidbits about our national pastime. In So You Think You Know Baseball, find 450 challenging baseball trivia questions organized into nine themed chapters covering a wide range of baseball history: • Baseball Firsts – famous firsts for almost every aspect of baseball history • First Year Phenoms – rookie sensations and first year wonders • Legendary Sluggers – Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, Babe Ruth & more • Historic Hurlers – celebrated pitchers and their remarkable accomplishments on the mound • Record Breakers – notable players and teams who left their mark in the record books • Hall of Famers – baseball’s all-time greats enshrined in Cooperstown • Baseball in Pop Culture – discover the many ways baseball has influenced American culture • The Postseason – highlighting the celebrated moments in World Series history • Baseball Potpourri – unique facts about America’s Pastime Also don’t miss two other titles published by National Baseball Hall of Fame Books, Picturing America’s Pastime and Memories from the Microphone.

Presents historical photographs and original essays on Hall of Fame players by nine of the country's finest baseball writers.

Baseball Photography Classics “It’s a great addition to your coffee table, or as a gift to the baseball fan in your life.” ―baseballmusings.com #1 New Release in Photojournalism, Photo Essays, Statistics, History, Sports Photography, and Sports Picturing America’s Pastime celebrates baseball through a unique photography collection of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum’s unmatched archive of baseball photos. Preserving History, Honoring Excellence, Connecting Generations is the mission of the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. Now, with this unequaled collection of photos from baseball history, you can revel in the moments we share at the ballpark, the grand sweep of the stadium, the drama of the game, and classic images of baseball greats. Celebrate the history of baseball and baseball photography. Go beyond the standard highlights of baseball history in this collection of rarely seen photos that reveals the full landscape of our national pastime as no other collection can. Selected by the historians and curators at the Baseball Hall of Fame, the photographs reveal the rich relationship between photography and the game. Each image includes an historic quote and a detailed caption, often highlighting little-known information about the photographers and techniques used across the 150 plus years covered in the book. Experience the storied history of this great game through iconic images: • Panoramic photos of historic stadiums • A thoughtful Honus Wagner studying his bat • Early African American team portraits and photos of such greats as Hank Aaron, Jackie Robinson, and Orestes “Minnie” Miñoso • And much more! If you have enjoyed baseball photography books such as The Story of Baseball: In 100 Photographs, 100 Year in Pinstripes: The New York Yankees in Photographs, or Baseball: An Illustrated History, you will love The National Baseball Hall of Fame’s Picturing America’s Pastime.

Provides a complete analysis on how to recognize authentic autographs and expose forgeries. Learn how to authenticate and price the autographs that interest you with insights from Mark Allen Baker. Variations also shown for signatures.