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Shoeless Moe
01-30-2015, 05:58 AM
I am torn on this one, so really hoping only the true experts can help with this ones, but if you must I'd like to hear any opinions

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Babe-Ruth-Signed-Baseball-/161580004827?&_trksid=p2056016.m2518.l4276

gregr2
01-30-2015, 06:16 AM
LOL:D :eek:

RichardSimon
01-30-2015, 07:46 AM
The starting bid is way too high not to mention the shipping costs :):).

3-2-count
01-30-2015, 08:05 AM
I'm thinking this is in fact genuine, but signed by Ruth when he was 5. ;)

gnaz01
01-30-2015, 08:35 AM
I'm thinking this is in fact genuine, but signed by Ruth when he was 5. ;)

Was thinking the same thing Tony, I'd send it to one of the alphabet folks and get a COA :D

D.P.Johnson
01-30-2015, 08:40 AM
Oh my!...:)...I'm glad I opened the link...Nice to wake up with a smile...

Leon
01-30-2015, 08:47 AM
I vote good. Roaches Corner would probably certify it. :)

and since this is a good, smile thread, I am going to copy it to the front page of the forum....

vthobby
01-30-2015, 08:59 AM
Leon,

Not sure but I'm pretty certain that at a minimum the B is fake, looks like maybe the A also. 2nd B most definitely, and the E is no good.

My in depth EXPERT (:)) analysis on the Ruth is as follows.....the R looks suspect, as does the U, and the T is BAD, and I'm pretty sure the H is a secretarial. :eek:

The seller also has an office job as that hand in the photo is way to clean! :)

Peace, Mike

:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

Lgarza99
01-30-2015, 09:01 AM
Hilarious! :)
I read the thread first then opened the link not knowing what to expect....too funny! Lol. :) They had to do it as a joke too?

sayhey24
01-30-2015, 09:02 AM
I'm thinking the R is a little questionable, but the rest looks great.

Greg

uniship
01-30-2015, 09:02 AM
a literal Laugh Out Loud - thx for the laugh on this beautiful Friday morning!

t206fix
01-30-2015, 09:13 AM
Oh my, thanks for the good laugh. I was expecting something different.

ZachS
01-30-2015, 09:23 AM
EXPERTS ONLY comment

http://memecreator.eu/media/created/0ierwk.jpg

Bicem
01-30-2015, 09:25 AM
perhaps he signed it this day...

http://all-that-is-interesting.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/babe-ruth-knocked-out-washington-senators-july-5-1924.jpg

Iron Horse
01-30-2015, 09:26 AM
Made my morning. Thank you

Bocabirdman
01-30-2015, 09:28 AM
The Babe was a time traveler? Is that signed with a Sharpie.?:D:eek::)

Bicem
01-30-2015, 09:36 AM
Maybe the seller's name is Babe Ruth.

ethicsprof
01-30-2015, 10:53 AM
The seller does have 100% feedback. Perhaps we need to rethink our skepticism. Or perhaps we should munch out on a great candy bar.

best,
barry

GoldenAge50s
01-30-2015, 10:58 AM
Easy to understand that it's the Australian version of the Babe sig, probably signed while riding a kangaroo.

You guys are always so suspicious!

markf31
01-30-2015, 11:14 AM
Easy to understand that it's the Australian version of the Babe sig, probably signed while riding a kangaroo.

You guys are always so suspicious!

Close, but similar to the direction toilets flush, autographs are written in the opposite direction when you're south of the Equator and Ruth just had a little trouble with it.

edjs
01-30-2015, 12:05 PM
I know I am relatively a newbie to sports collecting, so my opinion on the signature is moot. However, I have learned a thing or two since joining this forum, and one question should always be asked. I wonder if the seller has any provenance? I am also a little suspicious because all his past sales are shoes, with one bad feedback. Now if this was a pair of the Babe's game worn Nike Air Max Lights, I would be more apt to believe in the credibility of the seller. I recommend caution before bidding.

T206Collector
01-30-2015, 01:22 PM
They had to do it as a joke too?

I think it's supposed to be funny and drive traffic to the link.

GoCubsGo32
01-30-2015, 02:31 PM
Ruth side panel? Whata jerk! Couldn't even sweet spot it! Bah! PASS! I would bid, if only it was sweet spot....:(

Jobu
01-30-2015, 03:32 PM
Maybe it was signed by one of the people in this band

Maddog
01-30-2015, 04:14 PM
I don't think that's even an American baseball:D

Fred
01-30-2015, 04:15 PM
The only thing wrong that I see is that the "t" is not entirely crossed. I don't think I've seen any other Ruth autos like that.

ruth-gehrig
01-30-2015, 04:39 PM
Babe Ruth contracted out this particular autograph to this kid......he signed it!