Pete Rose Autographed Photo File 8x10 Photograph with 4,192/4256 Inscription
Pete Rose (with Steve Garvey in background) · Photo File (Licensed by MLB) · Autographed Memorabilia / Licensed Photo
Player
Pete Rose (with Steve Garvey in background)
Set
Photo File MLB Licensed Professional Photograph (Not a trading card)
Year
c. 1985-1990 (Photograph production date 1986 based on copyright)
Card #
N/A - Licensed Photograph
Condition Grade
Authentic (Likely PSA/DNA or JSA slabbed as 'Authentic' with signature grade of 9 or 10)
Category
Autographed Memorabilia / Licensed Photo
Manufacturer
Photo File (Licensed by MLB)
Demand Level
Moderate-Strong. While Rose signed a high volume of memorabilia, items with specific inscriptions like his hit total remain more desirable than plain signatures.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$60.00 - $90.00
Graded Value
PSA/DNA Certified: $125-$175; PSA/DNA Mint 9 Auto: $150-$200; PSA/DNA Gem Mint 10 Auto: $250-$350
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for Pete Rose 8x10 signed photos with inscriptions range from $75 to $120. Authenticated versions (PSA/DNA encapsulated) consistently reach $150+ depending on the inscription content.
Description
An officially licensed Photo File 8x10 glossy photograph featuring MLB's Hit King, Pete Rose, after breaking Ty Cobb's record. The photo captures Rose pointing to the sky on first base with Padres first baseman Steve Garvey nearby. It features a bold, blue felt-tip on-photo autograph with the significant inscription '# 4256', denoting his final career hit total.
Key Features
Bold blue ink autograph; Rare hit total inscription (#4256); Iconic historic moment imagery; Official MLB licensed product logo in bottom left corner.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The signature matches Rose's known 'commercial' style used during his prolific signing career. Includes valid Photo File and MLB hologram logos in the bottom left. Identification of the specific '5' and '6' in his hit total matches his common hand-signing style.
Flaws to Note
The photo appears to be stored in a 3-ring binder page which can cause surface impressions or light edge curling; however, the signature remains crisp without fading or smudging.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the primary market for this type of memorabilia. Specialized sports auction houses (Heritage or Goldin) are better for high-end vintage, but 8x10s move best on consumer-facing platforms like eBay or Mercari.
Selling Tips
Get the signature authenticated by PSA/DNA, JSA, or Beckett (BAS) to maximize value; without authentication, buyers will be wary. Use 'Hit King' and 'All-time Hits Leader' in the title. Ship in a rigid top-loader between two pieces of cardboard to prevent bending.