Jordan Ball

[vintagechris]

I believe that is a real Jordan and I believe he meant to say 1994 and not 1984.

One of the signatures on the ball is Rod Bolton who played with the White Sox from 1992-94.

Jordan's IP signature from 1992-94 was a single stroke continuation from the L in Michael to the J in Jordan and that is what this style looks like, although it looks like it got cut off at the top, probably because of signing the baseball.

Below are samples of that style signature. I believe that may very well be an authentic Jordan.

[shelly]

What gives me that warm feeling all over is that the seller says.
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[dapro]

Originally Posted by vintagechris

I believe that is a real Jordan and I believe he meant to say 1994 and not 1984.

One of the signatures on the ball is Rod Bolton who played with the White Sox from 1992-94.

Jordan's IP signature from 1992-94 was a single stroke continuation from the L in Michael to the J in Jordan and that is what this style looks like, although it looks like it got cut off at the top, probably because of signing the baseball.

Below are samples of that style signature. I believe that may very well be an authentic Jordan.

So you going to buy it?

[vintagechris]

no. Even if I knew 100% it was a real Jordan, there isn't much that appeals to me about a Little League baseball signed by Jordan and some other White Sox that was played with and has a dent in it.

I still believe a very good chance it is real. The time frame, matches up perfectly to that style signature Jordan used IP from 92-94.

[cubsfan-budman]

Wow, i couldnt disagree more. It doesnt look much like any of your examples. I'm FAR from an expert but that "M" and the "J" both look very sloppy to me. I don't think it's real. Just my opinion, for sure.

Originally Posted by vintagechris

no. Even if I knew 100% it was a real Jordan, there isn't much that appeals to me about a Little League baseball signed by Jordan and some other White Sox that was played with and has a dent in it.

I still believe a very good chance it is real. The time frame, matches up perfectly to that style signature Jordan used IP from 92-94.

[chaddurbin]

M looks wonky to me, but i would trust chris. anyway who would go through all the trouble of forging jordan plus a bunch of other obscure white sox guys on a dented china little league ball, for $60? seems weird all around.

[cubsfan-budman]

Originally Posted by chaddurbin

M looks wonky to me, but i would trust chris. anyway who would go through all the trouble of forging jordan plus a bunch of other obscure white sox guys on a dented china little league ball, for $60? seems weird all around.

well, you could get a bunch of real obscure white sox players and then forge the jordan to make it worth something.

[Scott Garner]

If this hasn't been stated yet, is there a possibility that this ball was signed while he played on the Birmingham Barons?