Clemente Signature Opinions

[tjoyce]

Hi everyone,

I have the opportunity to purchase a 1970 Roberto Clemente Night autographed poster for a great price. However, I do not have much experience with his signature and wanted to get opinions on its authenticity. Any feedback helps!

Thanks!

[Econteachert205]

Awfully messy for Roberto

[39special]

I don't like it.

[Klrdds]

In my limited knowledge of Clemente's autograph and my own knowledge on this particular piece I know that this poster is a commonly forged item..I would be very wary of purchasing this particular piece autographed until I had a greater familiarity with his signature or purchased it from a trusted source.

[Lordstan]

First, welcome to the board.
Second, let me congratulate you on asking for help prior to buying it. So often, we get the questions after the fact and then the buyer has to go through the hassle of trying to return it.
Third, while I don't claim to be an expert on Clemente, I don't really care for this autograph.

[tjoyce]

I've been trying to compare it to others that have been authenticated by either PSA or JSA. The one I'm looking at looks fairly similar IMO. What do you guys think?

(The one I'm looking at buying is second from the left)

[Runscott]

Find a yeam-signed ball and compare. Clemente's signature is not generally 'flat' like these.

[Runscott]

Team, not 'yeam'.