Aaron gets most of the price of each one he signs.īeverly, who is retired and lives in Cudahy, went to Braves games at County Stadium with her dad, Al Hagen, or they would listen to the games on a radio at home in Pewaukee. Players from Aaron's era didn't make anywhere near the money that big league ball pays now, so the marquee namescan make it up through the autograph market. Aaron was scheduled to appear at Dobratz's shop in February, but had to reschedule after breaking his hip. He has been trying for seven years to get Aaron to his store, and the famed slugger finally said yes - for the right price. Many sports figures sign autographs at the store, some for as low as 10 bucks a pop.Īaron has not done a public signing of sports memorabilia in Wisconsin since 1993 at State Fair Park, Dobratz said. Owner Robb Dobratz said he has sold all but five of the 200 tickets for the public to get autographs from Aaron, who is 80 and won't be around forever. The market also has spoken at Waukesha Sportscards. A jersey worn by Babe Ruth, not even autographed, went for $4.4 million a couple years ago, the outer limits of memorabilia mania. Photos, helmets and other objects bearing his signature go for a couple hundred bucks to nearly $1,000. Same with a star like Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Also, no bobbleheads, mini helmets, seat backs, pitching rubbers, cleats or gloves.īeverly and I may need smelling salts, but a check of the Aaron autograph market online shows the prices at this appearance are higher than some but lower than many for sale out there. If you want it to say "To my new pal Beverly," that's not happening. Oh, and if you want him to add an inscription such as 755 (his career home run total), 3,771 (hits total), or HOF '82, that's an extra $159. The beloved former Brave and Brewer, Hall of Famer and non-juiced home run king will sign a card someone brings in for $299, baseballs or small flat items for $349, large artwork for $399, bats for $499 and jerseys for $599. I told you I'm bad at this.Īaron will visit the memorabilia shop at 821 Meadowbrook Road on June 14 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. I don't know if that sounds high or low to you.
Admitting to naiveté, she thought that a long wait in line at Waukesha Sportscards is the price she would pay. My wife says I should always double my first guess for what something might cost, and then I'm usually still low.īeverly was hoping to get Aaron's autograph on a 1957 Milwaukee Braves pennant she has had since she was a kid.
This happens to me a lot for the price of most things.
Beverly Hagen and I have come down with a case of sticker shock over the price of a Hank Aaron autograph.
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