Griffey Jr. Auto opinion

[nicker10]

Just curious for an opinion on this Griffey jr. Auto. It was said to have been signed in 1988 and I know his signature was a little different then but I haven't seen many examples of the "G" being that distanced from the other letters and was curious what other people thought.

[T20Brew]

I don't believe it to be authentic.
It looks quite off.

[vthobby]

When Griff Jr was in Burlington Vermont for a VERY short time in 1988 (Vermont Mariners), I got him about 7 or 8 times. I was young and he was only 18 I think and he still was a bit tough. 7 or 8 over the course of maybe 5 or 6 weeks mind you!

His auto has changed over the years. I would buy this auto if it was offered to me. If you want assurance, have it looked at by TPGs but it is indicative of his early autograph.

I can understand if all folks have seen are his recent in pack autos as they do not match.

I've attached a photo of a 1989 baseball that PSA shows on their web site. It is very similar to this example and that ball was authenticated.

I unfortunately do not have any left from those days!!! Foolish me!!!!

Mike

1989-ken-griffey-jr-multi-signed-basebal-3.jpg

[nicker10]

It's funny that you say that because that's exactly where the seller said he got it signed!

[vthobby]

Not sure if your response was to me? Not sure what you mean by the seller?

All I see is a Griffey and a question from a net54 member?

Mike

[nicker10]

Sorry, it was to you. The person who is selling that Griffey autograph said that they actually got it signed while he was in Vermont in 1988 for that brief timr