Sam Dente Autographs
Sam Dente was an American former baseball player and coach, born on January 26th, 1922 in Harrison, New Jersey. He attended South Carolina University, where he played both basketball and baseball, graduating in 1943. During his years as a student-athlete, he was able to establish himself as a standout shortstop and an excellent hitter. He was so impressive, in fact, that he signed his first professional baseball contract with the Boston Red Sox, launching his baseball career.
In 1947, Dente made his Major League Baseball debut with the Red Sox, where he played for two seasons before being traded to the Washington Senators. On July 19th, 1950, he hit two home runs in a game, one of which was a walk-off in the tenth inning against the Detroit Tigers. His career continued, and he played for the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians before retiring in 1955. Dente then took on a coaching career, which spanned over three decades, including work with the New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, and the California Angels. Despite his contributions as a coach, he will always be remembered as a talented player who had a great impact on the sport.
Throughout his career, Sam Dente was recognized for his talent and skill on the field. On top of his two home run game, he also earned a Gold Glove in 1954, proving the range and agility he displayed at shortstop. He was an outstanding player who played the game with exceptional passion, and his contributions to baseball left a lasting legacy. Dente passed away on January 20, 2002, but his impact on the game and the players he coached will continue to be felt for generations to come.
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Current items with a signature of Sam Dente
These are the most current items with a signature of Sam Dente that were listed on eBay and on other online stores - click here for more items.
| Picture | Item Title | Price | Store |
 | RARE SINGLE SIGNED SAM DENTE OFFICIAL MLB AUTOGRAPHED BASEBALL JSA COA CERTIFIED | $249.99 |  |
 | SAM DENTE AUTOGRAPHED Official AL BASEBALL JSA COA | $106.90 | |
Traded items with a signature of Sam Dente
The most expensive item with a signature of Sam Dente (SAM DENTE AUTOGRAPHED Official AL BASEBALL JSA COA) was sold in May 2025 for $149.95 while the cheapest item (Sam Dente (1922-2002) signed cut on a 3x5 card) found a new owner for $0.49 in April 2010. The month with the most items sold (6) was October 2025 with an average selling price of $18.98 for an autographed item of Sam Dente. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in May 2024 with $139.99 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.49 was April 2010. In average, an autographed item from Sam Dente is worth $7.99.
Most recently, these items with a signature of Sam Dente were sold on eBay - click here for more items.
