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3 Mays Autographs - Real or Fake?

Hi all, I posted this a few weeks ago and didn't get a reply so trying again. Hopefully one of you is able to help. I have 3 Willie Mays autographs all with varying certifications. I've got my thoughts on the authenticity of them all but would value a second opinion. Thank you for your help, see the attached images.

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Mays Ball 1.jpg, 1.8 MB
Mays Ball 2.jpg, 1.9 MB
Mays Bat.jpg, 1.9 MB

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Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on May 15, 2020 at 4:50am

the second ball is no good, in my opinion. the others may be ok, but I would not want any of them in my collection. I would go with older, pre-Say Hey stickers. Too much controversy around these, rightfully so. the signatures are all over the place.

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Permalink Reply by Ben K on May 15, 2020 at 9:50am

Thank you for replying! The 2nd ball was purchased at an upstate NY sports shop over 20 years back with no COA and I have always doubted it more than the others. Completely understand the concern over Say Hey, but I remain hopeful that the other two are authentic. That being said I will explore the possibility of adding a new older signature of his to my collection for peace of mind. Thanks again!

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Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on May 15, 2020 at 10:59am

Agree with Terrier.

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Permalink Reply by Ben K on May 15, 2020 at 11:02am

Thank you Steve! As I said I am hopeful the other two pieces are authentic even in light of the controversy surrounding the stickers, but I suppose we will never know for certain.