8 Wonders of the Autograph World

[brunswickreeves]

Below are some incredible autographed items (mostly cards). Perhaps the 8 wonders of the autograph world? Which is your favorite? If ‘other’, which is that? Also post your own favorite signed cards or memorabilia.

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

For something to qualify, shouldn't it at least be authentic? I wouldn't touch that Joe Jackson with a 10 foot pole. There were other problematic autographs in that photo album as well.

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

I had the opportunity to buy an even nicer example of that Ruth card nearly 20 years ago for $10K. The sad part is that I had the cash in my pocket and didn't do it.

[brunswickreeves]

Originally Posted by BillyCoxDodgers3B

For something to qualify, shouldn't it at least be authentic? I wouldn't touch that Joe Jackson with a 10 foot pole. There were other problematic autographs in that photo album as well.

For arguments sake, let’s assume the Jackson and Gibson items successfully authenticate. Or if there’s a better example, please don’t hesitate to post.

[brianp-beme]

I'm not an autograph collector, but I do appreciate extraordinary penmanship. This 1933 Goudey of Willie Kamm is tops in my book.

Brian (defaced Kamm not mine)

[refz]

My vote is for the 33 Goudey Lajoie. I remember reading the article in the 1990s when Halper owned it and just going wow…

[Casey2296]

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Joe Jackson would be #1 but of the examples posted I'd go with that Monster Cobb T206.
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[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

Originally Posted by refz

My vote is for the 33 Goudey Lajoie. I remember reading the article in the 1990s when Halper owned it and just going wow…

That is an absolutely wonderful vote! Yes, talk about incredible. My jaw dropped when I first saw it all those years ago.

[Bill77]

Originally Posted by brianp-beme

I'm not an autograph collector, but I do appreciate extraordinary penmanship. This 1933 Goudey of Willie Kamm is tops in my book.

Brian (defaced Kamm not mine)

That Willie Kamm is one of my all-time favorite autographed cards, wish it was mine. My favorite autographed card in my collection is my 41 Dolph Camilli.

[Rhotchkiss]

Originally Posted by BillyCoxDodgers3B

For something to qualify, shouldn't it at least be authentic? I wouldn't touch that Joe Jackson with a 10 foot pole. There were other problematic autographs in that photo album as well.

+1. A Joe Jackson signed anything would be #1, because he couldn't write!!! I highly doubt the authenticity of that auto.

Nevertheless, I voted Jackson because anything hand written by him is super rare and valuable. Josh Gibson is a very close second.

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

+1. A Joe Jackson signed anything would be #1, because he couldn't write!!! I highly doubt the authenticity of that auto.

Nevertheless, I voted Jackson because anything hand written by him is super rare and valuable. Josh Gibson is a very close second.

I know I'm just screaming at clouds again, but it's pathetic that the autographs of two illiterates, Joe Jackson and Geronimo, are so much more beautiful than any current athlete or celebrity. Hockey player Eddie Shack was also illiterate but had a gorgeous autograph.

Fun fact for those not in the know: Geronimo actually printed his autograph much like the Japanese in that he did it vertically! He would start with the G, but tilted 90 degrees to the right of how we would form it and worked his way downward.

[BobbyStrawberry]

They're all great, but assuming it's the real deal, the Gibson is the easy winner for me.

[T206Collector]

I’ll take the Green signed Cobb over the Red, though they came from the same original collection.

[Schlesinj]

I just love his signature, but he signed a lot.

I would go with Gibson from that list.


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[bleeckerstreetcards]

this is the better submission for josh gibson. dual signed rookie. pop 1 w/ or w/o an auto.

i'd also note there is a signed 1948 Leaf Jackie Robinson with a card grade of PSA 7.5... though I have never seen a photo of it. That in my opinion is the granddaddy of all autographed cards in the hobby, assuming the autograph isn't completely faded on it.

fun poll!

[ThomasL]

Well that Jackson is not real so there's that...

[Brent G.]

Originally Posted by bleeckerstreetcards

this is the better submission for josh gibson. dual signed rookie. pop 1 w/ or w/o an auto.

i'd also note there is a signed 1948 Leaf Jackie Robinson with a card grade of PSA 7.5... though I have never seen a photo of it. That in my opinion is the granddaddy of all autographed cards in the hobby, assuming the autograph isn't completely faded on it.

fun poll!

This is #1.

[sbfinley]

Originally Posted by bleeckerstreetcards

this is the better submission for josh gibson. dual signed rookie. pop 1 w/ or w/o an auto.

This is the correct answer. This card is IMO the most important single card in the hobby today.

1. His only “playing days issue.”
2. The only “set” released in the United States featuring American Negro Leaguers in their state side uniforms.
3. It’s the only known copy.
4. It’s double signed with an impossibly difficult signature.
5. It originated from the estate of another Negro League legend.

Kendrick’s Wagner is the most important card to the hobby as we know it, but the Harrison’s Gibson is the most important card on so many levels within the hobby.

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

Originally Posted by sbfinley

This is the correct answer. This card is IMO the most important single card in the hobby today.

1. His only “playing days issue.”
2. The only “set” released in the United States featuring American Negro Leaguers in their state side uniforms.
3. It’s the only known copy.
4. It’s double signed with an impossibly difficult signature.
5. It originated from the estate of another Negro League legend.

Kendrick’s Wagner is the most important card to the hobby as we know it, but the Harrison’s Gibson is the most important card on so many levels within the hobby.

I fall on the side of "a PC is not a card" for that tired debate, but still love this piece. Definitely one of my authenticating highlights. I've mentioned it before, but I was even more impressed with the accompanying Jud Wilson because I'm a stickler for rarity. Jud's autograph availability makes Josh's look like Bob Feller's by comparison! A stretch to be certain, but not really a huge one in the proper context.

[CardPadre]

Jesus, who’s the Daddy Warbucks that had the funds for a signed T206 Cobb but then cheaped out for the “Trading Card” slab. Embarrassing.

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by CardPadre

Jesus, who’s the Daddy Warbucks that had the funds for a signed T206 Cobb but then cheaped out for the “Trading Card” slab. Embarrassing.

Does this mean they actually charge more for identifying this as a T-206? That's nuts if so!

[CardPadre]

Originally Posted by Hankphenom

Does this mean they actually charge more for identifying this as a T-206? That's nuts if so!

Yeah, you’re only paying $150 for authenticating and encapsulating a Cobb autograph on a “trading card”.

If you authenticate both the card and autograph, then you’re paying based on the declared value which probably means at least a $6500 grading fee.

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by CardPadre

Yeah, you’re only paying $150 for authenticating and encapsulating a Cobb autograph on a “trading card”. If you authenticate both the card and autograph, then you’re paying based on the declared value which probably means at least a $6500 grading fee.

As I said, that's nuts! But for that money I'm with the owner, I'm going for "Trading Card."

[CardPadre]

Originally Posted by Hankphenom

As I said, that's nuts! But for that money I'm with the owner, I'm going for "Trading Card."

Lol, come on. For a normal person who could probably get their personal "grail card" with a budget of $6500, I get it.

But if you have a Cobb signed T206, you are not normal, don't cheap out!