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Darner

03-07-2013 01:19 PM

Autograph ID help

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I need help identifying an autograph on this 1950's Harwood ball. I can identify Ernie Banks (Cubs), Bill Bruton (Braves), and Milwaukee radio announcer, Earl Gillespie under the NO. ON stamp but who's under Gillespie? Guessing it's 1953 (or a little later) the year they all broke into the majors. Thanks!

MooseDog

03-07-2013 05:54 PM

Doesn't fit the era but looks a lot like Gorman Thomas. At least there's a Milwaukee connection.

dgo71

03-07-2013 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MooseDog (Post 1100111)

Doesn't fit the era but looks a lot like Gorman Thomas. At least there's a Milwaukee connection.

Gorman was my first thought as well.

bender07

03-07-2013 09:33 PM

I don't think the ball was actually signed in the 50's. Banks signature around that time looked much different. That looks like a more modern Banks. I think it may be Gorman Thomas as well.

r2678

03-07-2013 09:56 PM

Gorman Thomas:

http://jacockscollectibles.com/ebay/gorman.jpg

Darner

03-08-2013 04:19 AM

Interesting stuff. Would never have figured out Gorman Thomas from that signature. Thanks, everyone.

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