Babe Ruth authenticity - Autograph Live2024-03-29T15:59:45Zhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/forum/topics/babe-ruth-authenticity?commentId=3524372%3AComment%3A1303807&feed=yes&xn_auth=noYep. If there was even a glim…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2019-01-14:3524372:Comment:13046562019-01-14T01:15:17.229ZWoody2Shoeshttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/Woody2Shoes
<p>Yep. If there was even a glimmer of hope, I wanted to reserve judgment until I saw the whole, and therein lies the compounded problem not only of awkward characters, whether because of rushed, unstable platform, etc., but placement and the opportunity for better areas to sign is another problem. Before he started to sign it, Ruth would have known that his sig wouldn't fit there and with plenty of other open areas to sign that allow a full, uninterrupted signature, just like the margin,…</p>
<p>Yep. If there was even a glimmer of hope, I wanted to reserve judgment until I saw the whole, and therein lies the compounded problem not only of awkward characters, whether because of rushed, unstable platform, etc., but placement and the opportunity for better areas to sign is another problem. Before he started to sign it, Ruth would have known that his sig wouldn't fit there and with plenty of other open areas to sign that allow a full, uninterrupted signature, just like the margin, likely would have chosen a different spot.</p>
<p>Chances of it being authentic = very remote to none.</p> That tape residue looks like…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2019-01-14:3524372:Comment:13046482019-01-14T01:08:17.776ZJameshttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/JamesScaramucci
<p>That tape residue looks like it could be from the time period. Could it have been taped somewhere by someone wanting to show off their in-person Ruth? Just an idea I’m throwing out there even though it’s probably not real. It also seems like an odd thing to do a forgery on.</p>
<p>That tape residue looks like it could be from the time period. Could it have been taped somewhere by someone wanting to show off their in-person Ruth? Just an idea I’m throwing out there even though it’s probably not real. It also seems like an odd thing to do a forgery on.</p> Sorry for the late reply, Woo…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2019-01-13:3524372:Comment:13045522019-01-13T22:49:12.505ZBen Khttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/BenK
<p>Sorry for the late reply, Woody! Please see the entire pages here: <img src="https://i.imgur.com/j67vbmg.jpg"/></p>
<p>Sorry for the late reply, Woody! Please see the entire pages here: <img src="https://i.imgur.com/j67vbmg.jpg"/></p> Second request for an image o…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2019-01-13:3524372:Comment:13044572019-01-13T22:32:42.840ZWoody2Shoeshttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/Woody2Shoes
<p>Second request for an image of the entire page that bears this signature.</p>
<p>Second request for an image of the entire page that bears this signature.</p> I agree with the other opinio…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2019-01-13:3524372:Comment:13046682019-01-13T00:12:17.448ZRandyhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/RandyWadeHartsoe
<p>I agree with the other opinions, not likely genuine. It just looks a little off even for a rushed example.</p>
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<p>I agree with the other opinions, not likely genuine. It just looks a little off even for a rushed example.</p>
<p></p> Can you post an image of the…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2019-01-12:3524372:Comment:13041582019-01-12T19:04:19.456ZWoody2Shoeshttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/Woody2Shoes
<p>Can you post an image of the entire pages bearing the Ruth signature?</p>
<p>Can you post an image of the entire pages bearing the Ruth signature?</p> Glad they chimed in!tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2019-01-11:3524372:Comment:13040752019-01-11T08:51:13.292ZJameshttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/JamesScaramucci
<p>Glad they chimed in!</p>
<p>Glad they chimed in!</p> Back then the crowds for auto…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2019-01-11:3524372:Comment:13037572019-01-11T03:48:12.778ZRick Meyerhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/RickMeyer
<p>Back then the crowds for autographs were not like they are today. People didn’t push and shove nor did they yell at celebrities like they do today. Those are not autograph collectors doing that. It’s the dealers and those who sell. Most autographs seekers back then were respectful and patiently waited their turns. Was a different era.</p>
<p>Back then the crowds for autographs were not like they are today. People didn’t push and shove nor did they yell at celebrities like they do today. Those are not autograph collectors doing that. It’s the dealers and those who sell. Most autographs seekers back then were respectful and patiently waited their turns. Was a different era.</p> The boxing is probably no bet…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2019-01-11:3524372:Comment:13038222019-01-11T03:34:00.797ZSteve Cyrkin, Adminhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/SteveCyrkin
<p>The boxing is probably no better. The sellers almost certainly knew the Babe was bogus.</p>
<p>The boxing is probably no better. The sellers almost certainly knew the Babe was bogus.</p> Thank you Steve. I believe it…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2019-01-11:3524372:Comment:13039722019-01-11T02:58:39.994ZBen Khttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/BenK
<p>Thank you Steve. I believe it was purchased at an estate sale containing mostly boxing memorabilia, so the Ruth seemed unusual in the bunch. I'll alert them to this thread so they can see what you've all said on the matter. I really do appreciate the additional opinions you've given me, they're very helpful especially going forward.</p>
<p>Thank you Steve. I believe it was purchased at an estate sale containing mostly boxing memorabilia, so the Ruth seemed unusual in the bunch. I'll alert them to this thread so they can see what you've all said on the matter. I really do appreciate the additional opinions you've given me, they're very helpful especially going forward.</p>