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Babe Ruth 'Signed' Letter

Hi Friends,

A regular at my Brooklyn coffee shop told me about a family letter signed by Babe Ruth. I would have sworn it was the real deal. But not so fast.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/davidseideman/2015/01/15/solving-the-my...

Is it that obvious to you? 

David 

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on January 15, 2015 at 10:11am

Hi David,

I really enjoy your Forbes columns. I feel bad for your friend, but yes, it's an easy to spot secretarial for two main reasons. The R of Ruth is not shaped at all like the Babe's, and the entire autograph is signed slowly and without confidence. It doesn't flow.

Steve

Permalink Reply by David Seideman on January 15, 2015 at 10:14am

Okay, thank you, Steve for clarifying for me. I wouldn't have noticed that.

David

Permalink Reply by Null on January 15, 2015 at 11:14am

Enjoyed the story but whoa, definitely not authentic! Not even close! 

Permalink Reply by James on January 15, 2015 at 11:48am
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