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This looks like one of the styles that has been determined to be highly questionable.
Could be authentic IMO. What type is the baseball?
Ruth is very tough to authenticate especially from a digital pic.
As Terrier said, there are very good forgeries out there that have fooled the top 3rd party authenticators.
Having said that, I think this one is authentic.
Does it have a 3rd party authentication?
I have bought and sold a half dozen or so single signed Ruth baseballs and even though from the picture, I think there is a good chance it is authentic, there is no way I would buy it without a return guarantee if it failed a top 3rd party authentication service.
Here's the problem. Even if it is 100% authentic, it will be virtually impossible to re-sell in the future should you wish to do so if it will not pass JSA and/or PSA/DNA. If it has a COA from either of them, it is easily sellable on the secondary market as it will be accepted by any major auction house as a legitimate autograph.
Another possible flag on this one is the fact it has not been authenticated. Most sellers realize the value of the COA from either of these authenticators and would never sell it as is unless they have had it rejected by them already or are pretty sure it will not pass.
I would proceed very carefully with a purchase of this ball as it stands.
this looks like one of the styles pointed out in this HOS discussion:
http://haulsofshame.com/blog/?p=10406
It also lacks the "personality" of an authentic Ruth, in my opinion. Seems stiff and lifeless.
I think we have seen this or a very similar ball somewhere before. Check out Ruth balls on EBay. most are pretty faded. if this passes the "authenticaters" inspection it would be very valuable. Personally Im suspicious of it.
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