Does this Musial look OK?

[gashouse34]

His signature definately changed...I would bet this was signed shortly before his death.

[itjclarke]

Thanks Brandon, that's reassuring. Admittedly not the best looking sig, but I couldn't pass on opportunity to get one on this card. Seems like there are many many more of his Bowmans that come available as compared with the Leaf.

[7nohitter]

The sig is legit...Poor guy was signing stuff up until the last days...look at some of the certifies Topps issues...they look like scribbles...

[bender07]

Originally Posted by gashousegang_1

His signature definately changed...I would bet this was signed shortly before his death.

Agreed. Definitely a late in life signature.

As an aside, it's probably a glass half full debate, but I find those types of signatures sad while I'm sure others think it's admirable that he kept fulfilling autograph requests close to his death. Either way, a high class individual!

[itjclarke]

Originally Posted by bender07

Agreed. Definitely a late in life signature.

As an aside, it's probably a glass half full debate, but I find those types of signatures sad while I'm sure others think it's admirable that he kept fulfilling autograph requests close to his death. Either way, a high class individual!

Yeah, I guess I'd fall more on the "sad" side, but agree what a class act to the end. As a kid, he and Lou Brock (then Banks.. Though no sig, I just talked to him) were the nicest guys I met. When I got Musial (late '80s) there was a massive line but he took time with everyone. He was one of my dad's heroes so it was a great moment for him too. I feel fortunate to add this one to my collections.

Thanks for the input guys.