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cjedmonton 12-10-2021 05:47 AM

How does this Killebrew look?
 
This is part of a multi-signed piece, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen such a stunted/truncated signature from him. Thoughts?

https://i.ibb.co/4m8JgL8/03-EC0803-4...528-E750-A.jpg

shelly 12-10-2021 12:51 PM

I have been proven wrong on this kind of signature but I would say :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

perezfan 12-13-2021 02:35 PM

Agree.... really dislike it. There are just too many others that are iron-clad and easily affordable, to mess with this one.

frankbmd 12-13-2021 02:45 PM

For comparison I had him sign when he was 20 years old


https://www.collectorfocus.com/image...llebrew-harmon

cjedmonton 12-14-2021 04:46 AM

Thanks, everyone. I keep a lookout for multi-signed induction day HOF items (cachets, FDCs, etc…) and thought this would be a nice addition. Perhaps they are all questionable?

https://i.ibb.co/GH4MSHs/3-BCEE720-1...96-E271-C6.png

Bigdaddy 12-14-2021 07:26 AM

I'm going to provide a dissenting opinion. I think the Killer auto is good, though not the best example. I can imagine a sizeable stack of these were signed at one time. Pen pressure and ink flow look genuine.

And I believe all the ones on the cachet are good also.

perezfan 12-14-2021 10:26 AM

He typically took the time to form every letter, and publicly took pride in his neat signature.

That said, the other sigs on the envelope look okay, and perhaps it's just a rushed/sloppy example. I still don't love it by any means, but am leaning more towards good (given the new view of the entire piece and the fact that one standout forgery seems pretty unlikely... Especially for a common sig like Killebrew's (which doesn't add much monetary value).

vintagechris 12-14-2021 10:43 AM

I wouldn't hesitate buying that. I believe all those signatures are good.

frankbmd 12-14-2021 11:23 AM

Clarification
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by frankbmd (Post 2174606)
For comparison I had him sign when he was 20 years old


https://www.collectorfocus.com/image...llebrew-harmon

Quote:

Originally Posted by vintagechris (Post 2174849)
I wouldn't hesitate buying that. I believe all those signatures are good.

My sig example does not mean I question da sig in the thread. I agree that both are authentic

bjerome 12-15-2021 06:50 AM

I believe this Killebrew signature is good. In a rush crowd type setting at times it was not uncommon for Killebrew to shorten up on his signature. There are several "Harm Killer" signatures out there that are good signatures. This is a perfect example of a rushed Killebrew. As Killebrew aged he became more staunch about being able to read his whole signature and took his time to make sure you could read every letter. He would also champion that cause for future Twins players. His most notable disciples of that theory were Michael Cuddyer and Torii Hunter.

dgo71 12-16-2021 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bjerome (Post 2175153)
I believe this Killebrew signature is good. In a rush crowd type setting at times it was not uncommon for Killebrew to shorten up on his signature. There are several "Harm Killer" signatures out there that are good signatures. This is a perfect example of a rushed Killebrew. As Killebrew aged he became more staunch about being able to read his whole signature and took his time to make sure you could read every letter. He would also champion that cause for future Twins players. His most notable disciples of that theory were Michael Cuddyer and Torii Hunter.

100% agree.
I have several Killebrew on smaller items where he abbreviated his signature this way. I think it's good as well as the others on this cachet.

shelly 12-16-2021 10:01 AM

I must admit I am wrong again on the Killebrew. I am just so used to his perfect signatures that this type has be fooled.:D:D:D


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