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MANTLE USED AND SIGNED BALL + TED WILLIAMS SIGNED BALL

Hey fellow AMLers, I just traded for four baseballs and was wondering whether two of them (the two most desirable) are genuine. Well, at least in your opinion.

Here are the photos:

The Mantle ball was used during batting practice/casual hitting during an alumni/old timers game and shows good wear for its age. The Williams ball is in amazing condition in my opinion and is definitely of the period (1990s) but you cant really see the wear in the photo. I got a GREAT deal on the two (well from my opinion) through trade so I'm just wondering what you guys think of them. Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Null on July 31, 2013 at 6:59am

I think it's definitely worth doing a PSA/DNA "Quick Opinion" for $8 bucks... It's either a very nice authentic, or a forgery. Terrier has a better eye for Williams than I do.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kaminski on July 31, 2013 at 7:01am

How can I do a quick opinion without putting it on eBay?

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Permalink Reply by Null on July 31, 2013 at 7:19am

As far as I know, the only way to do it is via eBay auction. Just make it a 1-day auction with a ridiculous buy it now price so no one buys it, and then request quick opinion. Once you get the results, pull the auction.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kaminski on July 31, 2013 at 7:31am

Yeah thanks ill do that. Maybe someone will buy it for a grand ;)

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Permalink Reply by Michael Frost on July 31, 2013 at 8:11am

Michael,

Can you please post a photo of the Rawlings logos and and the Official American League Logo for the 2 baseball in question..

Thank you

Michael Frost

P.A.A.S.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kaminski on July 31, 2013 at 8:17am

Yep, here you go:

Mantle 1st, Williams 2nd:

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Permalink Reply by Michael Frost on July 31, 2013 at 11:44am

Mike,

Thank you for the posts. I can see a few minor issues that may make some question the authenticity of the Ted Williams baseball. I have review both signatures and would be comfortably saying that via scan both these autographed baseballs are more then Likely Genuine..

Thank you

Michael Frost

P.A.A.S.

www.paasaa.com

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kaminski on July 31, 2013 at 11:49am

Thanks a lot Michael! If it makes any difference both came back from PSA/DNA Quick Opinion as being Likely Genuine.

I'm hoping there's a way I can find some provenance to the Mantle ball to show it was actually used in batting practice by him as that would make it so much cooler/increase the value haha.

Thanks again!

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Permalink Reply by Null on July 31, 2013 at 11:53am

Good to know, I felt both were authentic at first glance.

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Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on July 31, 2013 at 12:57pm

While I certainly respect the opinions of PSA and Mike Frost, I am still not convinced. this is an UD authenticated Williams, below. The one in the scan, at least to me, lacks the fluidity and personality of Ted's signature. Yes there are some technical issues with it, but I it just doesn't have the correct flow and character.

Could I be wrong. Yes. But I certainly would not feel comfortable with this particular ball in my collection.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kaminski on July 31, 2013 at 1:17pm

I respect your opinion too, as you seem to be quite knowledgeable on Williams autos. I personally think it's authentic and the picture does the ball no justice, it just looks great in real life.