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Sigma1040
07-24-2012, 09:01 AM
I have two baseballs that I received as a child. If I remember correctly, they were autographed in either the late 1980's or very early 1990's at an LA Dodger spring training camp in Florida by some old Brooklyn Dodger members (possibly some early LA Dodgers).

I can make out Preacher Roe, and I believe Ralph Branca. The other two signatures are a mystery to me. I was wondering if anyone out there would recognize them (and verify that that is probably Branca's auto)? I was looking to sell the balls and actually knowing whose autographs are on them will obviously help...

Thanks in advance!

Preacher Roe (http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d166/sigma1040/ebay/roe/roe1.jpg)
Ralph Branca? (http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d166/sigma1040/ebay/roe/roe2.jpg)
Unknown Autograph #1 (http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d166/sigma1040/ebay/roe/roe3.jpg)
Unknown Autograph #2 (http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d166/sigma1040/ebay/roe/roe4.jpg)
markf31
07-24-2012, 09:14 AM
Unknown #1 looks like Ron Perranoski who was a pitcher for the Dodgers in the 1960s.

The second one I can't determine.
MooseDog
07-24-2012, 09:30 AM
First is definitely Perranoski, 2nd is NOT Branca. Looks vaguely like a possible Rube Walker, but I doubt it.
earlywynnfan
07-24-2012, 09:56 AM
What makes you think it isn't Branca?? I think it looks just like his sig.

The other is Pedro Guerrero.

Ken
Sigma1040
07-24-2012, 10:30 AM
Unknown #1 looks like Ron Perranoski who was a pitcher for the Dodgers in the 1960s.

The second one I can't determine.


Thanks! Looking up other Perranoski autographs makes me think you're absolutely right on that one. That's three down, and Roe, Branca, and Perranoski are all on the same ball. That last unknown one is on a ball by itself.

But at least I'm 75% of the way there. Thanks again.
Sigma1040
07-24-2012, 10:34 AM
The other is Pedro Guerrero.

Ken

I laughed when I read that (Maybe it's because I can't see "Pedro Guerrero" and not hear his name in OJ Simpson's voice). Then I looked up his autograph and holy crap I think you're right.

You guys are awesome. Thanks.
MooseDog
07-24-2012, 09:45 PM
My bad...I was looking at the "Guerrero" picture. Yes, definitely Branca and I think the last one is Pedro too. Nice call!

What makes you think it isn't Branca?? I think it looks just like his sig.

The other is Pedro Guerrero.

Ken
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