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Koufax/Drysdale Opinions

I like it, just looking for more opinions:

Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on February 4, 2015 at 3:28pm

I don't like it

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Permalink Reply by David S on February 4, 2015 at 6:12pm

I don't like it either....are those the only two signatures on the ball? It looks like Drysdale came first, and then Koufax was added after. Why would Drysdale sign so small on the sweet spot? His signature is usually pretty vertical, with height to it and would normally take up the whole sweet spot. This one looks smooshed. Unless the person specifically said sign on the sweet spot, but leave room for another signature. I don't think i have seen a Koufax/Drysdale dual signed ball (including the one I own) where both signed the sweet spot. It's strange, but that in itself doesn't make it not authentic.

I don't study Drysdale, but something does look a little off (as i mentioned above, his signature is usually more vertical). I do own several Koufax's and have been studying his signature. His recent signature has thrown me off a little bit....It's possible, that it is a rushed, in-person signature, that he had to squeeze in there to avoid hitting Drysdale (JSA authenticated a bunch that are pretty ugly, and i know some that were acquired in Spring Training last year were pretty ugly)....I have seen very few where there is nothing between the 'a' and 'd' in Sandy like this one (they do exist, but less frequently)....again, i think it's just odd.

As there are many nicer examples, i wouldn't want this in my collection.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kaminski on February 4, 2015 at 6:20pm

Yes, these are the only two. After looking at it more, I'm concerned about the Drysdale being a continuous signature as he seems to separate his last name into 2 or 3 parts.

Thanks for the help guys, I decided to pass on it.