WANTED: Willie Mays to sign my 1960 NL Ball

[Duluth Eskimo]

Add to that, he would sign it right across the autographs you already have on it with no concern for your collectible or value. He would probably sign over two names on the sweet spot and roll it back towards you.

[mdallen22]

Originally Posted by Duluth Eskimo

Add to that, he would sign it right across the autographs you already have on it with no concern for your collectible or value. He would probably sign over two names on the sweet spot and roll it back towards you.

Would he or has he done things like that in the past? I've heard stories of him purposely smearing his own auto, but I don't have any experience with him.

[MacDice]

I wouldn't even try and add him. His signature has gotten worse and he could care less about any item he signs.

[mdallen22]

Originally Posted by MacDice

I wouldn't even try and add him. His signature has gotten worse and he could care less about any item he signs.

I sent the promoter an email. Oddly enough they had a few people back out as recent as yesterday and it looks like they have a few spots available (this is yet to be confirmed). It seems like an uphill battle, but if this happens what a great addition.

[MGHPro]

I got willie a few weeks back . I don't think he can see much at all .. He had someone hand him the ball, then he would kind of feel for the laces and sign. He signature was better than I expected it to be .. With that being said , I would not risk having him trying to sign that ball.
Matt

[7nohitter]

Originally Posted by MGHPro

I got willie a few weeks back . I don't think he can see much at all .. He had someone hand him the ball, then he would kind of feel for the laces and sign. He signature was better than I expected it to be .. With that being said , I would not risk having him trying to sign that ball.
Matt

Hi Matt,

That Mays looks much better than I would have expected. Can I ask why it's signed in sharpie? Did you have a choice, or did his keepers just hand him the sharpie?

Thanks

[vthobby]

to be a naysayer as well but if you send that baseball to Mays, you will get it back and you will NOT be happy. As great a player as he was, he will destroy that baseball. For one, there is no room on the ball for him to sign so he will take it in hand and give a very nice Mays signature and in the process, it will be over about 6 or 7 of the other sigs. You will then wonder where your $350 went and you might wish to then use the ball as a batting practice ball.

Sorry, but I have seen too many items destroyed by players and musicians and celebrities that simply do not care. Willie is one that does not care and in his ill health, you are risking a lot. Sorry, just my 2 cents,

Peace, Mike

PS you would do much better just having him sign a clean baseball like the one shown a few posts ago and just display the 2 baseballs together.

[MGHPro]

Originally Posted by 7nohitter

Hi Matt,

That Mays looks much better than I would have expected. Can I ask why it's signed in sharpie? Did you have a choice, or did his keepers just hand him the sharpie?

Thanks

No choice - I didn't see him put it down once .
Matt