Poll/Opinion - Presidents Signed Baseball

[canjond]

I have an opinion question for the board... I have the opportunity to meet Jimmy Carter in a few days. I have a baseball that I had Gerald Ford sign years ago (sweet spot signature), and I've been debating whether I ask President Carter to sign that baseball as well, or have him sign a blank baseball.

What are your thoughts?

[Michael B]

I would have Mr. Carter sign a ball on his own. It would have appeal to two types of collectors; Presidents and Nobel Prize recipients. It would be great if you could get it signed 'Jimmy Carter' rather than the traditional 'J. Carter' but that is his preference. I got one 'Jimmy' from him years ago on a photo I took of him at the dedication of the JFK Presidential Library which sits on the campus of my alma mater.

[packs]

I agree, separate is the way to go. Nothing really ties them together other than serving consecutively. If it was LBJ and Kennedy, or Ford and Nixon that would be something.

[egri]

I agree with the other posters; if I were in your shoes I would get a separate ball.

[egri]

Alternatively, you could get another baseball signed by Ford and have Carter sign that one and a blank one .

[Duluth Eskimo]

I would try to get a period ball for him to sign.

[Gary Dunaier]

Originally Posted by egri

Alternatively, you could get another baseball signed by Ford and have Carter sign that one and a blank one .

It would be tough to get Ford to sign another baseball at this point, on account of the fact that he passed away in... oh, you mean get one that he signed BEFORE he... uh... well, you know, mmm, before he became, ahhh, no longer with... no longer with us.

Never mind.