Pete Rose
MLB All-Star and All-Time Career Hits Leader · Baseball - MLB
Cincinnati Reds
Era
1990s-2000s commercial signing era
Item Type
Limited edition animation cel / lithograph print
Condition
Excellent condition with clean presentation, vibrant colors, and sharp gold ink signature.
Rarity
Common; Pete Rose signed an enormous quantity of items throughout his post-playing career.
Overall Assessment
A charming and visually striking crossover piece combining sports and animation, ideal for a themed display or casual collector.
Authenticity Assessment
Likely authentic, typical of his heavily signed commercial memorabilia pieces.
Signature Style
Full cursive signature with smooth, practiced loops, often executed quickly due to high volume signing.
Signature Characteristics
Flowing cursive with rounded loops on the capital P and R, steady pressure, and uniform letter scaling.
Ink & Medium
Gold paint marker on a cel or lithograph surface.
Item Description
A framed Warner Bros. limited edition animation cel featuring Bugs Bunny in a baseball uniform holding a bat, accompanied by a gold signature at the bottom and an official WB seal.
Estimated Value
150 to 300 USD
Comparison to Known Examples
Matches standard commercial exemplars from his high-volume paid signing sessions.
Authentication Tips
Compare the distinct loops of 'Pete' and 'Rose' with known mass-signing exemplars, noting smooth acceleration and consistent gold paint flow.
Certification Recommendation
PSA/DNA or JSA
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; common piece type often found with verified provenance.
Provenance Notes
Accompanied by or traceable to official Warner Bros. animation art distribution channels.
Historical Context
Combines iconic American baseball history with classic Warner Bros. animation culture.
Market Trends
Stable market demand driven by baseball memorabilia collectors and crossover animation art collectors.
Investment Potential
Stable holding value with moderate growth tied to baseball nostalgia and pop culture crossover appeal.
Similar Autographs
Other multi-signed baseball crossover pieces, celebrity signed sports art, or standard Pete Rose signed baseballs.
Display & Preservation
Keep away from direct sunlight to preserve the gold marker ink and animation cel colors; frame with UV-filtering glass.
Interesting Facts
Pete Rose was famously prolific at card shows and private signings, making his signature widely accessible.