Looking for opinions on this Chick Hafey signature

[packs]

Hey Guys,

I picked this photo up on eBay. It wasn't sold as a signed photograph, but the writing on the front looks a lot like some Hafey signatures I've seen in the past. I was wondering if anyone thought it was authentic. It's just so close to his signature that I thought it was either real or a really elaborate labeling by someone. The back has Hafey's name written on it as well but it is in pencil. Thanks.

[Jay Wolt]

Here's a certified Beckett example, there are some similarities, looks OK

[packs]

The C and the H make me think it's real. I just don't see why someone labeling a photograph would go through the trouble of copying the way a person's signs their name. Seller did not sell it as a signed photo, just an original photo. I'm hoping it is real because it was a $19 gamble.

[Lordstan]

I think it's real.
Plus anyone who was forging would've played up the signature part.
Even as just a period snapshot of a HOF'er $19 is pretty good.

Mark

[packs]

I thought so too. The seller had a Lefty O'Doul one too that was very similar. A snapshot of O'Doul on the Dodgers with a signature on top. I thought the O'Doul looked good too and probably should have bought it as well. It ended up going for $22. I was the only bidder on the Hafey. Seller had them listed as being from 1932.

[GrayGhost]

Good indeed.