AboutDuke Ha Expertise I have extensive knowledge of the 1990's-Present Dallas Cowboys teams. Specifically, team uniforms, equipment, and so forth. I own numerous Cowboys memorabilia and would love to one day write a book on the evolution of the team's uniforms dating back to their inception in 1960. I may not be able to answer most Cowboys questions prior to the 1990's as I was but a youth at the time :-).
Experience I make annual trips to see the Cowboys at Texas Stadium. I have a library of Cowboys books, dvd's and VHS tapes. I have recorded nearly all games dating back since the 1998 season. I am an artist, so most of my collections such as cards and photos are not for value, but rather for reference. I appreciate the asthetics of the Cowboys and the game of football. As a hobby, I customize and paint McFarlane Dallas Cowboy figures to near exact detail as their live counterparts. I own several game used items, autographs, and roughly 10-12 authentic jerseys with 3 different manufacturers.
Publications I have no known publications. However, as of October 16, 2006, my written work and art has mostly been seen on the Wikipedia topic the Dallas Cowboys- uniforms/logos.
Education/Credentials Associates of Arts in Liberal Arts, Associates of Arts in Graphic Design, Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts with emphasis in Illustration. My dream would be, of course, to work for the Dallas Cowboys organization possibly for their marketing and design team. The Dallas Cowboys annual bluebooks and game programs have always interested me.
Expert: Duke Ha Date: 2/23/2008 Subject: signed football value
Question I have a football signed by the following players: TONY DORSETT, SCOTT LAIDLAW, DAVID STALLS, HARVEY MARTIN, THOMAS HENDERSON, BURTON LAWLESS, RAYFIELD WRIGHT, JETHRO PUGH, BILLY JOE DUPREE, TONY HILL, JOHN FITZGERALD, RAFAEL SEPTIEN, ROGER STAUBACH, BENNY BARNES, LARRY COLE, LARRY BETHEA, DANNY WHITE, HERB SCOTT, BOB BREUNIG, DAN REEVES, DENNIS THURMAN, ED JONES, PRESTON PEARSON, RANDY WHITE, JIM COOPER, MEL RENFRO, GLEN CARANO, ROBERT NEWHOUSE, DOUG DENNISON, CLIFF HARRIS, MARK WASHINGTON, D.D. LEWIS, BUTCH JOHNSON, ALOIS BLACKWELL, A COUPLE OF OTHERS AND TOM LANDRY. Any idea what its worth?
Answer Hi Bob,
Wow...that list is impressive and that's quite a collectible you have there. Unfortunately, I have no idea how much something like that would go for. Honestly, I don't think anyone ever will. It's not just the signatures or how many you have, sure that will be a factor on the value of an item, but like any piece of memorabilia whether it be cards, comics, or signed collectibles, it really is only worth how much the person is willing to buy it from you.
I don't think there is any sort of book that says this player's autograph is worth this much. With that said, you have names on there like Staubach, Dorsett, and Randy White...all Hall of Famers not to mention the late Tom Landry. I think that's a small fortune if you can find someone willing to buy it from you for that much. Your best bet to find out a ballpark price for your collectible is scan ebay or other websites with some of the autographs you have on there and total them all up.
For instance, I have a signed authentic Dallas Cowboys helmet with Troy Aikman and Emmitt Smith's signature on it. Seeing how the last show I went to had Troy signing helmets for $150.00 and with Emmitt being a first ballot Hall of Famer and the All-Time leading rusher...we'll say that's roughly $300-$350.00 in autographs alone...add that to the price of the helmet ($250.00) and you're looking at a $600.00 item I have here...ballpark. Now my goal is to get Michael Irvin and Deion Sanders on the helmet as well...but honestly I could careless about the value as it is a sentimental item that I will cherish just for me.
I hope that helps and thanks for asking!!! take care.
