Expert: Tony Hutchens - 7/22/2001

Question
Hi,
 I have recently obtained a 1983 W.S. ball with over 31 Orioles signatures.  I was hoping you could help me with anything you might know about it such as the roster at the time, rarity, authenticty, and value.  Thank You,
                              Brent Birkhead

Answer
Hello Brent,

  Here is the roster of the 1983 Baltimore Orioles:

Eddie Murray
Rich Dauer
Cal Ripken
Todd Cruz
John Lowenstein
John Shelby
Dan Ford
Rick Dempsey
Ken Singleton
Jim Dwyer
Al Bumbry
Gary Roenicke
Leo Hernandez
Scott McGregor
Storm Davis
Mike Boddicker
Dennis Martinez
Mike Flanagan
Sammy Stewart
Tippy Martinez
Tim Stoddard
Jim Palmer
Alan Ramirez

  I really can't help you a whole lot as far as these other issues since I don't know if you obtained the ball from a reliable source and whether or not the autographs are authentic. As far as value, it's just like any other collectible - it's only worth as much as anyone is willing to pay you for it. It wouldn't be worth anything to a lot of people but could be worth right much to die hard Orioles fans. Best of luck to you.

                                          Tony