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Is this an authentic Hank Aaron signed baseball?

I purchased this Hank Aaron signed baseball in the early 80's at a card show. The baseball used for the signature with made in 1983, National League Official Charles S Feeney Pres. I compared it with other Hank Aaron autographs and I can find some similarities but I cannot be sure, opinions are welcomed.

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Permalink Reply by Samuel on January 31, 2024 at 2:13pm

Ok Eric, Jackie Gleason or David Bowie? Excuse the pun but not in the same league. I thank you for your effort and trying to help but in my opinion I would never going to buy an autograph from any company or person selling them unless I had seen it happen in front of my eyes. Even then you have to keep something to prove you were there like a photo or some type of receipt. Too many people out there taking people like I said for a ride with their money. Players sign thousands of times over the years and I would bet they look different in some ways over the years. Thanks again, respectfully.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on January 31, 2024 at 2:57pm

"Ok Eric, Jackie Gleason or David Bowie? Excuse the pun but not in the same league.":

Those are my specialties. Others will agree. Some are customers who sought a Gleason or Bowie. It was my work that changed PSA's Facts Page on Jackie Gleason that removed all the secretarials and forgeries - nearly the whole page. I will pit my experience and skills against any Gleason expert.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on February 1, 2024 at 1:29pm

You are right - Gleason is so much harder to secure in any authentic form.

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Permalink Reply by JK on January 31, 2024 at 2:14pm

Further to this:

"I guess what I am saying is that no matter what opinion comes down nobody here is going to absolutely say without a doubt it is a fake or real signature."

There are times a definitive assessment can be made one way or the other, but in other cases the options are either "authentic", or "unable to determine authenticity".

If there is any question, the reasonable answer is "no" or "unable to authenticate". That is necessary in order to preserve the integrity of the authentic ones.

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Permalink Reply by Samuel on January 31, 2024 at 2:23pm

So again it is an opinion, which solidifies my thoughts of get it in person or forget it.

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Permalink Reply by JK on January 31, 2024 at 2:44pm

That's a pretty limited way to collect, but if that's your approach then that's what works for you.

Personally, I collect a lot of historical signatures so "being there" is not an option.

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Permalink Reply by Eddy on January 31, 2024 at 3:30pm

Some years ago, a dealer who was very esteemed in the hobby answered this kind of issue very well. He simply said he would always honor a return at any time from the date of purchase "if I made a mistake". None of us are perfect and even the most astute and seasoned have the possibility of error.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on January 31, 2024 at 3:42pm

+1 absolutely.

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Permalink Reply by Samuel on January 31, 2024 at 3:45pm

In my situation I got that signed ball in the 80's, always thought it was authentic at the time I purchased it. I doubt the dealer who sold it to me is even alive or in business. I have other autographed sports figure items as well, one from Johnny Unitas which I got from him in person. Bobby Bowden, another one I got in person at an event. Others, Bob Feller, Johnny Bench, Otto Graham, Brett Farve to name a few. Those were from reliable sources and I would imagine some in here would argue their authenticity. I know for myself, there is nothing better than meeting the legend in person and they autograph your name on the item you give them. Sure it's not the best way to do it for value but the personal experience to me is priceless.