Ted Williams Autograph Authentication Help

[TyrusRCobb]

So, here's the story. I purchased a ball from a guy who said it belonged to his grandfather. He said his grandfather lived near Briggs stadium as a kid and often helped the grounds crew who in return would let him watch the games. He said he was able to get the autograph prior to the game. Underneath what I hope is a real signature is the date July 8,1941. Of course this would be the date of the 1941 all-star game. I know, sounds too good to be true, but I just couldn't pass it up. I hope the image uploads.

[shelly]

The one thing for sure in the story is that Ted did not sign this.

[TyrusRCobb]

Shelly, I'm new to collecting. What makes you think the signature isn't authentic?

[thetruthisoutthere]

Originally Posted by TyrusRCobb

Shelly, I'm new to collecting. What makes you think the signature isn't authentic?

What makes you think it's authentic?

[TyrusRCobb]

Originally Posted by thetruthisoutthere

What makes you think it's authentic?

Shelly, I did my best to compare the auto to other authenticated autos and to my untrained eye it appeared correct. I'm in no way challenging your opinion. As I said, I'm very new to collecting and would simply like to know how you came to your opinion so that I can avoid making the same mistake in the future.

[thetruthisoutthere]

Reads to me like you're trying to convince yourself that your Ted Williams autographed baseball is authentic.

Is it because you want to believe it is authentic?

What exemplars did you use to compare it to?

[TyrusRCobb]

Alright folks, I've gotten one nay on the auto. Any more opinions? I'm very new, having only purchased 6 balls total. Any help you can offer, especially in the way of pointing out why this might or might not be authentic would be really, really appreciated.