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Mantle, Williams and DiMaggio: Authenticating Baseball Forger Favorites
Started this discussion. Last reply by CJCollector Jan 27, 2025. 2253 Replies 9 Likes
It is unquestionable that Mickey Mantle, Ted Williams, and Joe DiMaggio have been American sports icons since the mid-20th century. It comes as no surprise that these three have been favorites of…Continue
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"I’m aware, I’m not a novice at all.
It’s just this one style of Mantle fake always makes me hesitate, it just doesn’t stick out to me like the others.
Just looking for a little help. "
"Fayeilding, it's takes a ton of dedication to want to learn autographs. And a lot of time.
It is very difficult, and probably impossible to explain to a novice the difference between an authentic autograph and a forgery."
"I’m sure there are, can you please help me understand them?"
"There are at least 7-8 things that are wrong with this signature."
"mantle
this style of game is the hardest for me"
"For sure real. How much did it go for?"
"Dear sir, I was hoping you could send me a picture of the trick with the ruler or paper when checking out Mantle autographs my email is Donnienotoes@aol.com. thanks "
"It turns out that I have an additional question for this thread, which strikes me as the perfect place to act. Back in 1987, having read somewhere that some retired baseball players might be more likely to sign positive newspaper articles than…"
"I am a new member and have a question, and this thread seems the right place for it. I have a Ted Williams autographed baseball that may or may not be genuine, and want to get your thoughts about it. I recently had to remove from my…"
"not authentic"
"Greetings! I am a brand new member and have just run across this Joe DiMaggio Ball at an Estate Sale. What do you guys think about this Signature?
Thanks for your help!!!!!"
"I have one for a Marino...wasted 30 bucks just for Beckett to laugh at me"
Mantle, Williams and DiMaggio: Authenticating Baseball Forger Favorites
It is unquestionable that Mickey Mantle, Ted Williams, and Joe DiMaggio have been American sports icons since the mid-20th century. It comes as no surprise that these three have been favorites of autograph collectors since the advent of autograph and card shows in the 1980’s. Unfortunately it is equally unsurprising, as attested to in the FBI’s famous 1990s Operation Bullpen, that they are also the three most forged sports autographs. Although most experts believe the forgery problem in sports…See More
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- At 7:51am on December 9, 2012,
John Michaels said…
Larry, help me out on my 58 yankee ball.
thanks
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