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Permalink Reply by Mike Shepherd on October 26, 2014 at 4:38pm

I am a little bit concerned about the loop of the "R".  Otherwise, it looks pretty typical to me.  Let's wait to see what others have to say about it.

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Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on October 26, 2014 at 7:14pm

I would hate to think that someone would ruin a high priced card like this with a forgery.  But I do have my doubts about this signature. Slant is not typical and the baseline is all over the place.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Shepherd on October 26, 2014 at 8:04pm

Agreed.  I noticed the slant as well.  Good call on the baseline.

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Permalink Reply by Jason Poulos on October 26, 2014 at 8:23pm

I think it is 100% authentic.  I have a card that I got signed a show and the baseline is a little off.  I think the card is real and I think either TPA would agree. 

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Permalink Reply by Mike Shepherd on October 27, 2014 at 2:21am

Nolan Ryan may have autographed the baseball card while holding it in his palm.  That could account for the curved appearance of the baseline.  I have had a couple of ticket stubs that were signed that way.

Jacob, what is the history of the baseball card?

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Permalink Reply by Jacob Jones on October 27, 2014 at 11:20am

This card was handed down to the person I bought it from by their grandfather. He had a massive collection of autographs that he said were signed at sporting events and signings.

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Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on October 27, 2014 at 11:33am

I have seen hundreds of Nolan Ryan signatures, and several variations. this style is not consistent with any of them.   TPA agreeing or not, I do not like it.

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Permalink Reply by Jason Poulos on October 27, 2014 at 11:53am

I still think it's good. There are many on eBay authenticated that have this same funky baseline

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