Don Elston Autographs
Don Elston was a hard-working pitcher who played in the major leagues for seven seasons. He was born on April 6, 1929, in Campbell, Missouri, and began his career with the Chicago Cubs in 1953. Despite his minor league success, Elston struggled in his first year with the Cubs, recording a 7.25 ERA in 13 appearances. However, he rebounded in 1954, winning eight games and earning his first save. His best season came in 1960, when he posted a 3.72 ERA and a team-leading 16 saves in 47 appearances.
Throughout his career, Don Elston was known for his effective fastball and sharp curveball. He was a fearless competitor and a key member of the Cubs' bullpen during the late 1950s and early 1960s. Elston pitched for three different teams during his career, but his best years were with the Cubs. He retired in 1964 with a career ERA of 3.69, 47 saves, and an impressive 57-34 record.
Although he was never an All-Star, Don Elston was a respected member of the game and a dependable reliever for his teams. He passed away on January 4, 1995, but his legacy lives on. He was inducted into the Campbell High School Hall of Fame in 1989 and the Southeast Missouri Baseball Hall of Fame in 2019. Elston also helped pave the way for future Cubs relievers such as Bruce Sutter and Lee Smith, who would go on to become dominant closers in the 1980s and 1990s.
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Current items with a signature of Don Elston
These are the most current items with a signature of Don Elston that were listed on eBay and on other online stores - click here for more items.
| Picture | Item Title | Price | Store |
 | Don Elston 1964 Topps Cubs authentic autographed card | $15.98 |  |
 | Don Elston Signed 8x10 B&W Photograph JSA w/COA Pitcher B. Dodgers MLB (d.1995)! | $47.50 | |
Traded items with a signature of Don Elston
The most expensive item with a signature of Don Elston (DON ELSTON Signed Autographed Baseball CUBS PSA/DNA) was sold in June 2009 for $148.00 while the cheapest item (DON ELSTON AUTOGRAPH SIGNED INDEX CARD LOW BID) found a new owner for $0.99 in March 2020. The month with the most items sold (6) was October 2025 with an average selling price of $38.87 for an autographed item of Don Elston. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in August 2009 with $83.13 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was July 2014. In average, an autographed item from Don Elston is worth $12.50.
Most recently, these items with a signature of Don Elston were sold on eBay - click here for more items.
Don Elston signed Baseball Trading Cards by Manufacturer
