Bat Masterson Autographs
Bartholemew William Barclay "Bat" Masterson (November 26, 1853 – October 25, 1921) was a U.S. Army scout, lawman, professional gambler, and journalist known for his exploits in the late 19th and early 20th-century American Old West. He was born to a working-class Irish family in Quebec, but he moved to the Western frontier as a young man and quickly distinguished himself as a buffalo hunter, civilian scout, and Indian fighter on the Great Plains. He later earned fame as a gunfighter and sheriff in Dodge City, Kansas, during which time he was involved in several notable shootouts.
By the mid-1880s, Masterson had moved to Denver, Colorado and established himself as a "sporting man" or gambler. He took an interest in prizefighting and became a leading authority on the sport, attending almost every important match and title fight in the United States from the 1880s until his death in 1921. He moved to New York City in 1902 and spent the rest of his life there as a reporter and columnist for The Morning Telegraph. His column covered boxing and other sports, and it frequently gave his opinions on crime, war, politics, and other topics, as well. He became a close friend of President Theodore Roosevelt and was one of the "White House Gunfighters" who received federal appointments from Roosevelt, along with Pat Garrett and Ben Daniels.
By the time of his death in 1921, Masterson was known throughout the country as a leading sports writer and celebrity. He is remembered today for his connection to many of the Wild West's most iconic people, places, and events, and his life and likeness are frequently depicted in American popular culture.
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Current items with a signature of Bat Masterson
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Traded items with a signature of Bat Masterson
The most expensive item with a signature of Bat Masterson (WILLIAM BARCLAY "BAT" MASTERSON w.b. SIGNED cut MATTED /FRAMED DISPLAY~ FULL LOA) was sold in March 2026 for $11,748.00 while the cheapest item (2024 Historic Autograph Co. The 1800's - Bat Masterson #52 PR/299) found a new owner for $2.09 in March 2025. The month with the most items sold (5) was February 2026 with an average selling price of $55.98 for an autographed item of Bat Masterson. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in November 2023 with $150.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $3.25 was January 2025. In average, an autographed item from Bat Masterson is worth $48.98.
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