Babe Ruth autographed baseball?

Hi. I just came across an autographed Babe Ruth baseball. As I am a pretty savvy collector, I know that there are many fakes out there, and this baseball has not been authenticated by anyone yet.

From initial review, I believe that it is authentic, just because the baseball is from the 1930s. The baseball also displays what appears to be the signature that Babe Ruth made on baseballs. The Babe Ruth signature looks a little too dark though for this ball. Any thoughts?

Thanks.

Dustin

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Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on March 9, 2014 at 6:18pm

I feel that the relatively recent exposure of the pristine Ruth balls that sold for big dollars a few years ago, each possessing a PSA or JSA cert, has put any well-preserved ball with a Ruth signature on it, in question.  I am not sure that a PSA or JSA blessing at this point, would mean as much now, as it did prior to the exposure of the Ruth forgeries.

Permalink Reply by CJCollector on March 9, 2014 at 6:33pm

I believe one or two things are going to happen.

The item will be re-listed, or, it will be sent to PSA or JSA.

Permalink Reply by Dustin Rouse on March 9, 2014 at 6:36pm

Chris, do you think that I could ask you for your opinion on a John F. Kennedy signed postcard please? I trust your opinions.

Dustin

Permalink Reply by CJCollector on March 9, 2014 at 6:38pm

I'm not familiar with JFK's signature.   Only the obviously bad ones.  

Permalink Reply by CJCollector on March 9, 2014 at 6:39pm

That is a possibility, William.  Only time will tell, of course.

Permalink Reply by Dustin Rouse on March 9, 2014 at 6:42pm

Do you know who would be best on here to tell me what they think about a Kennedy signed postcard?

Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on March 9, 2014 at 6:51pm
For JFK, John Reznikoff and Andreas Wiemer. Post requests on on their profiles, with an image or link to a photo or discussion.
Permalink Reply by Ryan Maxwell on March 9, 2014 at 6:52pm

Post a new discussion in the authenticity opines forum. Someone should respond. 

Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on March 9, 2014 at 6:50pm

the ball in this thread bears a striking resemblance to the signature style of the "questionable" Ruth balls discussed in Hauls of Shame study:

Permalink Reply by CJCollector on March 10, 2014 at 7:51am

The person who penned this "Babe Ruth" is very good.  He's penned them before.

Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on March 10, 2014 at 8:28am

absolutely.....he is very very good!

Permalink Reply by CJCollector on March 10, 2014 at 8:28am

He is.  I have examples of his other work.

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