Authentication Help, Please...Ted Williams and Johnny Bench

[rmarks]

Any comments are greatly appreciated.

[theshleps]

The Williams seems awfully shakey unless it is a trace over

[rmarks]

Thanks for your insight, Michael. I thought it seemed somewhat drawn. I hadn't considered a trace over.

Any thoughts about the Bench?

[rmarks]

Any comments as to authenticity on either autograph are appreciated.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Williams actually looks like a stamp to me, which he used a lot.

[rmarks]

Thanks for that insight, Jack. The early 1970s was the time period when I was actively pursuing signed cards at hotels and through the mail. I never wrote Ted Williams because I had heard he would stamp the cards or have someone sign for him. This is consistent with my recollection of his signing habits, when approached through the mail. Thanks again.

I'd love to get some insights regarding the Bench autograph.

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by rmarks

Thanks for that insight, Jack. The early 1970s was the time period when I was actively pursuing signed cards at hotels and through the mail. I never wrote Ted Williams because I had heard he would stamp the cards or have someone sign for him. This is consistent with my recollection of his signing habits, when approached through the mail. Thanks again.

I'd love to get some insights regarding the Bench autograph.

It's a bit hard to see, but I do not like the formation of the letters on the Bench autograph. If you are on the fence, I would definitely hold off for a nicer example. Unless you are looking for that very card, there are a bunch of better examples out there that won't set you back too much.

Hope this helps!