I too will keep tabs on this variant Andrews style from now on. I'll let you know of my findings once a significant amount of information can be gathered. Please keep in mind that the rest of the signatures on the ball are unquestionably valid. The Andrews signature is bookended by genuine examples of other signatures. Normally, clubhouse signature(s) are found on the sweet spot, as well as the tops and (especially) bottoms of side panels. This leads me to believe that Andrews could very well have employed two separate styles during the same period. Odd, to be certain, but not unique. I cite players like Randy Johnson, Albert Pujols and Mark McGwire as modern-day examples. Due to contractual obligation, Robinson Cano can apparently only sign using his full first name for a well-known collectibles company. Bob Dylan is known to sign using either hand. I sign my checks differently than I do other items; so did Frank Zappa.
Also, the auction house has erroneously listed Eddie Phillips as signing the bottom of the east panel. In fact, it's the signature of team mascot (and little person) Eddie Bennett, a tough autograph due to his early death.
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Originally Posted by Vintagedegu
They're far better than, oh, STAT or Morales, but that ain't saying much...
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You must keep in mind that the descriptions found on all auction LOAs are the words of the auction house and not those of the authenticator(s) who examined the items. I have never been especially fond of the auction LOA format, either.
I wouldn't be too critical of PSA's autograph department. Yes, they have made mistakes. I have made mistakes. Everyone in this industry has erred more than once. I certainly haven't encountered anyone on this message board whose knowledge eclipses theirs, so please choose your battles with caution. Some of you certainly have areas of expertise/enjoyment, and that is to be commended. I wouldn't burn you in effigy if you slipped up. Until a computer is built to authenticate holographic material, nobody will be batting 1.000 in this game. While some are quick to point out each foible on the part of an authenticator, very few care to mention the hundreds of thousands of correct calls made by respected authenticators. Perhaps instead of fixating on the negatives, why not spend your idle hours studying about signing habits, signature evolution, and historical facts and figures? Anyone can regurgitate information they read on the internet. A person's opinion only deserves respect if they possess a consistently proven track record of reliability and erudition. Learn as much as there is to be learned, then feel free to drop the gauntlet.
