The History and Value of World Series Ticket Stubs

Over a Century of World Series Ticket Stubs

The World Series has been played every year since 1903 (with the exception of 1904 and 1994), making it one of the longest-running championship events in all of professional sports. Over more than 120 years of Fall Classics, the ticket stubs from these games have become some of the most collectible pieces of sports memorabilia in existence.

World Series Stubs Through the Decades

The Dead Ball Era (1903-1919)

Ticket stubs from the earliest World Series are extraordinarily rare. Most have been lost to time, and surviving examples are considered museum-quality pieces. Even a stub in poor condition from this era can be worth significant money simply because so few exist.

The Golden Age (1920s-1960s)

This era produced some of baseball's most iconic World Series moments — Babe Ruth's called shot, Bobby Thomson's Shot Heard 'Round the World, Don Larsen's perfect game, Bill Mazeroski's walk-off homer. Stubs from these legendary games are among the most sought-after baseball collectibles.

The Expansion Era (1970s-1990s)

World Series stubs from this period are more readily available but still carry strong values, especially from memorable series. The Big Red Machine's dominance, the 1975 Red Sox-Reds classic, Kirk Gibson's hobbling home run, and the Braves-Yankees showdowns of the 1990s all produced valuable stubs.

The Modern Era (2000s-Present)

Recent World Series stubs are the most common and least expensive, but they're still worth holding onto. The Red Sox ending the Curse of the Bambino (2004), the Cubs finally winning (2016), and other emotionally significant series have produced stubs that will appreciate over time.

What Makes a World Series Stub Valuable?

Age and rarity are the primary drivers — the older the stub, the fewer survive, and the more valuable it becomes. Game number matters too, with Game 7 stubs being the most valuable, followed by clinching games. The historical significance of what happened in the game is also critical, as stubs from games featuring famous moments command premiums.

Sell Your World Series Stubs

Whether you have a single World Series stub or a collection spanning decades, StubHaul wants to hear from you. We offer free appraisals and competitive cash offers for World Series ticket stubs from every year and every game.