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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on April 10, 2017 at 11:28am

The autograph appears to be in remarkably good shape for such a beat-up ball, and it appears to be on top of damage. I'm very concerned that it's a printed signature.

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Permalink Reply by Rich on April 10, 2017 at 12:05pm

I'm hardly an expert with that type of stuff, but it really does look like it was printed.

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Permalink Reply by mike greene on April 10, 2017 at 12:20pm

Thank you so much how can I tell for sure if it is printed ?

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on April 10, 2017 at 12:25pm

Can you upload a higher resolution photo? I would be surprised if it wasn't printed though. It doesn't look like it was signed in pen to me. Plus again, ink on some chipped-off areas.

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Permalink Reply by Rich on April 10, 2017 at 12:27pm

There are people here who are much better at explaining ink and aging than I am, but the way the printing is deteriorating and the lack of anything that looks like a pen stroke are indicative of this. Also, you'll notice similarities in the ink printed on the back of the ball and the way it has likewise worn away.

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Permalink Reply by James on April 10, 2017 at 12:58pm

I think it's a replica of sorts as well.

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