Do you think that this Dutch Leonard autograph is legit

[Buythatcard]

I just recently purchased New York Yankees scorecards from 1928 -1970. In the 1938 scorecard, on top of one of the score sheets was an autograph of Dutch Leonard. The Auction House where I won the scorecards claims that the autograph is legit.

I don't have any expertise in autographs and was hoping that someone on this board can give me their opinion.

[Scott Garner]

Hi,
If you are referring to Emil "Dutch" Leonard, then yes this is his signature.
In 1938 Dutch Leonard was a pitcher for the Washington Senators, BTW.
Please see the attached photo of Emil Dutch Leonard's signature on a GPC for comparison.

Please note that there was another Dutch Leonard (HB "Dutch" Leonard) that pitched for the Red Sox and Tigers a couple of decades earlier. This is not his autograph, FWIW.

[Buythatcard]

Thank you Scott for the confirmation. It was the Dutch Leonard from the Senators. The scorecard itself was from a NY Yankee-Washington Senator game.

Now, if one of the scorecards that I picked up has a Ruth autograph, I can retire.

[Scott Garner]

thank you scott for the confirmation. It was the dutch leonard from the senators. The scorecard itself was from a ny yankee-washington senator game.

Now, if one of the scorecards that i picked up has a ruth autograph, i can retire.

:D:D