Thoughts/Help with Clemente Signature...

[jgmp123]

Any thoughts to the authenticity of this Clemente signature? Always unsure of the pencil autograph....it's on a 1958 program with 7 others...

[jgmp123]

Anyone?

[docpatlv]

IMO, looks like it has been traced. If it were offered to me, I would pass.

[travrosty]

a few more opinions then the safe "me too" opinions can come flooding in.

[smtjoy]

I would pass too, I just dont like the dark to light on a number of letters, esp the first R.

[toyman55]

It really doesn't look good to me. I do not like the way the first and last letters of clemente look when compared to mine or any of the psa ones on ebay.

[jgmp123]

Thanks guys.

[thetruthisoutthere]

In my opinion, the Roberto Clemente is authentic.

[jgmp123]

Chris,

I was able to find a 1958 example and I am thinking it is authentic...

http://legendaryauctions.com/LotDetail.aspx?inventoryid=67276#

[jgmp123]

I just picked up the Clemente. I really do feel it's authentic and is nearly identical to his early signatures.

Here are some additional images of the scorecard. It is a 1958 Columbus Jets scorecard from an exhibition game vs. the Pirates.

[jgmp123]

It really doesn't look good to me. I do not like the way the first and last letters of clemente look when compared to mine or any of the psa ones on ebay.

Toyman,
Just wanted to know what you think of the exemplar's I found of the older 1956-58 Clemente signatures.
Let me know your thoughts...

[chaddurbin]

In my opinion, the Roberto Clemente is authentic.

i tend to trust chris' opinion. he's broken a few ties for me when psa/dna and jsa have different opinions, and in those cases i feel he was on the correct side. of course with any sig if you're not 100% comfortable you shouldn't own it.

[JimStinson]

The Clemente is GOOD , fits the time frame Move on....:)
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