John Stearns Autographs

John Stearns, born in Denver, Colorado in 1951, was an American professional baseball player. Stearns began his baseball career during his college years at the University of Colorado at Boulder, where he played for the college's baseball team. In 1973, Stearns was then drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the first round of the MLB draft, but chose to sign with the New York Mets in 1974.
Stearns made his Major League debut in 1975 as a catcher for the Mets. He played with the Mets until he was traded to the Kansas City Royals in 1984. Stearns was known for his skills behind the plate and his powerful arm, leading the National League in assists twice during his time with the Mets. He was also named an All-Star four times, in 1979, 1982-84.
After retiring from playing, Stearns went on to coach and manage in both the Major and Minor Leagues. He was the third-base coach for the Cincinnati Reds from 1997-1999 and managed the Norfolk Tides, a Triple-A affiliate of the Mets, from 2000-2002. He was inducted into the New York Mets Hall of Fame in 1992 and described as one of the team's "most beloved and toughest players." Stearns left an indelible mark on the sport of baseball with his dedication, skill, and passion for the game.
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Current items with a signature of John Stearns

These are the most current items with a signature of John Stearns that were listed on eBay and on other online stores - click here for more items.

Picture	Item Title	Price	Store
	John Stearns New York Mets Signed Autograph 1978 Topps Baseball Card	$13.99
	John Stearns New York Mets Signed Autograph 1979 Topps RB Baseball Card	$13.99
	John Stearns New York Mets Signed Autograph 1980 Topps Baseball Card	$11.99
	John Stearns Signed Licensed 8X10 Photo NEW YORK METS	$14.99

Traded items with a signature of John Stearns

The most expensive item with a signature of John Stearns (Rare Vintage New York Mets Seat Cushion Signed Daryl Strawberry John Stearns +) was sold in May 2025 for $109.90 while the cheapest item (Autographed 1981 Topps Sticker NY Mets Baseball Card #194 John Stearns Signed) found a new owner for $0.01 in August 2024. The month with the most items sold (63) was September 2022 with an average selling price of $6.00 for an autographed item of John Stearns. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in December 2019 with $37.50 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.50 was September 2017. In average, an autographed item from John Stearns is worth $5.47.

Most recently, these items with a signature of John Stearns were sold on eBay - click here for more items.

Picture	Item Title	Price	Store
	1976 TOPPS VTG. RC CARD SIGNED IP AUTO JOHN STEARNS NEW YORK METS GREAT	$33.00
	1978 TOPPS VTG. CARD SIGNED IP AUTO JOHN STEARNS NEW YORK METS GREAT	$13.32
	1979 Topps RB JOHN STEARNS METS In-Person Signed AUTO Autograph	$5.81
	Autographed John Stearns Four X All Star Added Fleer 1981 Mets Signed	$8.81
	JOHN STEARNS 1976 SSPC AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED # 546 NEW YORK METS	$11.00
	JOHN STEARNS 1981 TOPPS AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED # 428 NEW YORK METS	$10.00
	JOHN STEARNS AUTOGRAPH TOPPS 1979 NEW YORK METS #205 BASEBALL CARD	$15.98
	JOHN STEARNS AUTOGRAPH TOPPS 1979 NEW YORK METS #205 BASEBALL CARD	$15.98
	John Stearns Hand Signed 1984 Fleer New York Mets Autograph	$9.00
	John Stearns Signed 1975 SSPC New York Mets Autograph	$11.00
	John Stearns Signed 1975 SSPC New York Mets Autographed	$11.00
	John Stearns Signed 1981 Donruss card New York Mets	$10.85
	John Stearns Signed 1982 Donruss card New York Mets	$10.85
	John Stearns Signed Licensed 8X10 Photo NEW YORK METS	$14.99
	New York Mets John Stearns #743 Topps Baseball Auto Autograph Hand Signed	$8.31

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Latest News about John Stearns

John Stearns, Feisty Met Catcher for a Decade, Is Dead at 71 (09/16/2022): Despite being frequently injured, he was named to the All-Star team four times. He could hit, field and — unlike most catchers — steal bases. Former Mets catcher, four-time All-Star, John Stearns dies at age 71 (09/16/2022): Stearns had a long battle with cancer John Stearns, 4-time All-Star for Mets, dies at 71 (09/16/2022): Former Mets catcher John Stearns, who had been battling prostate cancer, has died at the age of 71. He played 10 seasons with the Mets, making four National League All-Star teams. John Stearns resigns as Mariners third-base coach (03/07/2014): Mariners coach John Stearns, who had surgery for hiatal hernia on Feb. 24, will be replaced by Rich Donnelly. John Stearns continues to contribute in baseball at age 61 (06/10/2013): Forty years ago, John Stearns was the talk of the state as the No. 2 pick in Major League Baseball's 1973 draft after starring at the University of Colorado.

Older News Stories about John Stearns

Tacoma Rainiers manager John Stearns talks about the 4-2 win over the New Orlean (05/2013): Tacoma won 3 of 4 games in the series Mariners' notes: John Stearns likely to be back coaching third tonight (04/2013): John Stearns coached third base a couple of nights ago for Class A High Desert, just to knock off the rust — Stearns hadn’t been in the coaching box since 2006, when he managed Double-A Harrisburg in the Nationals’ organization. Stearns knew he would be coming up to fill in for Mar