Babe Ruth?

[slidekellyslide]

Originally Posted by Runscott

It's a big "if". Chris says he's been doing research - he just needs to show it to us.

I won't hold my breath.

[earlywynnfan]

just spent 4 lousy hours watching the Tribe lose to the damn yankees, so I missed a lot here...

Chris, it's nice of you to finally post something!

From what I read into Chris' words, I'm wondering if perhaps he's checking into the fact that maybe Babe never did a radio show that day??

Ken

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by earlywynnfan

just spent 4 lousy hours watching the Tribe lose to the damn yankees, so I missed a lot here...

Chris, it's nice of you to finally post something!

From what I read into Chris' words, I'm wondering if perhaps he's checking into the fact that maybe Babe never did a radio show that day??

Ken

Still, the story could have gotten garbled over the years and the ticket/autograph could still be good.

I think that ultimately you have to verify that the ticket is legit, then decide whether or not the autograph is real. The first part can probably be done, but no one here ever seems to be in agreement as to whether or not a Ruth is real or not.

[mschwade]

I just read through 23 pages in this thread, and not one person thought to ask Chris the one question I've had for like the last 6-7 pages.


Chris - how long has this Michigan forger you speak of been knowingly forging?

[RichardSimon]

He has knowingly been forging for a long time.
A number of dealers know of his existence.
There have been attempts to bring law enforcement into action in this matter.
As far as I know nothing has happened, yet, with law enforcement.
Proving something in a court of law is very different than just having some people know of the existence of this man and his activities.

[mschwade]

Originally Posted by RichardSimon

He has knowingly been forging for a long time.
A number of dealers know of his existence.
There have been attempts to bring law enforcement into action in this matter.
As far as I know nothing has happened, yet, with law enforcement.
Proving something in a court of law is very different than just having some people know of the existence of this man and his activities.

Long time, meaning > 20 years? > 10 years? Thanks Richard.

[RichardSimon]

Originally Posted by mschwade

Long time, meaning > 20 years? > 10 years? Thanks Richard.

I have known of him for many years, probably 10-15 years.

[chaddurbin]

i thought about that to try and match up with the consignor's story...but it won't make a difference. the consignor states he's had the sig for 20 years, and before that the lady friend's had it for the 50 years prior to that. doesn't matter if the michigan forger been around for 10yrs, 20yrs, or 40 yrs. you either buy the consignor's story or you don't. just like you're either on JSA side, or you believe chris judgement.

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by RichardSimon

He has knowingly been forging for a long time.
A number of dealers know of his existence.
There have been attempts to bring law enforcement into action in this matter.
As far as I know nothing has happened, yet, with law enforcement.
Proving something in a court of law is very different than just having some people know of the existence of this man and his activities.

Yeah, yeah... Same old, same old. "We know about him, but it's very hush hush."

Well, Richard, here's something you can talk about: This Ruth.

What's your take?