Why are Larry Doby balls so expensive ?

[RedHottG2]

I mean I know he was the first African American in the American League. But he passed in 2003 at 79 so you would think there would be a lot of balls out there signed by him. I just picked up this nice ball with HOF inscription and got a PSA/DNA quick opinion and it came back "Likely Genuine" for my HOF PC. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130558991135&ssPageNam e=STRK:MEWNX:IT
Maybe he just didn't sign to many balls or something ? Just wondering if anyone knows anything ?

[blackmamba_24]

Wow, I have one! Didn't think they were that much. Ill sell mine for $80!

[RedHottG2]

Wow, I have one! Didn't think they were that much. Ill sell mine for $80!

Does it have a HOF inscription ? If so post a pic and I might buy it also.

[blackmamba_24]

[blackmamba_24]

Clear signature. The flash made it look faded.

[RedHottG2]

Does it have any kind of authentication at all ? I don't know, maybe he just didn't put an inscription on many. There is some reason his balls are this high. Let me get back with you on this ball after I see how a few of my other eBay auctions go first.

[blackmamba_24]

Does it have any kind of authentication at all ? I don't know, maybe he just didn't put an inscription on many. There is some reason his balls are this high. Let me get back with you on this ball after I see how a few of my other eBay auctions go first.

It does not, but i have sold some highend stuff ($500 +) that was sent out to psa/dna and passed.

It will passed or your money back. I can do $80 dlvd at the best. Let me know. Thanks

[blackmamba_24]

Still interested?

[RedHottG2]

Still interested?

I won a lot of items on eBay so I couldn't at this time. Will let you know

[metrotheme]

He only had a few years as a living HOF'er and he wasn't as chased as many other HOF'ers at the time. His place in history is equally significant as well.