Looking for Advice on Ty Cobb Autographs

[rj.cataldo]

Originally Posted by NiceDocter

As to spousal signatures on Cobb items...... dont know that to be an issue with him, especially on any personal checks. Cobb had two rough marriages both ending badly.... dont think his wives were signing anything for him that Ive ever heard of besides the divorce papers! The famous relative signing that I know of was supposedly Joe Dimaggios sister who was living with him signing most of his items ( not with intent to defraud but just to help out with the volume of requests) No one thought anything would ever be worth any money like that anyhow.

Thanks that is very helpful!


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[w7imel]

The above checks look good as long as they have perforated bank cancelations and not photo copies. I have owned several Cobb checks over the years. My preference is the PSA encapsulated ones but never ran into an issue with his wife signing any of them. Cobb from what I have read was very "funny" about his money so I highly doubt he would let the wives have control of his checkbook.

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by w7imel

The above checks look good as long as they have perforated bank cancelations and not photo copies. I have owned several Cobb checks over the years. My preference is the PSA encapsulated ones but never ran into an issue with his wife signing any of them. Cobb from what I have read was very "funny" about his money so I highly doubt he would let the wives have control of his checkbook.

Quite true. If it's a real Cobb check--rather than a photocopy--Cobb signed it. So, what the hell do you need PSA for?

[rj.cataldo]

Thanks to everyone for the responses on this - very helpful and greatly appreciated. I've always generally viewed checks as "safe", but really just wanted to confirm. That said I'm inbetween a Cobb check and a Clemente team signed ball at the moment. Hope to close a deal on something soon!

[kc19990]

Originally Posted by rj.cataldo

Thanks to everyone for the responses on this - very helpful and greatly appreciated. I've always generally viewed checks as "safe", but really just wanted to confirm. That said I'm inbetween a Cobb check and a Clemente team signed ball at the moment. Hope to close a deal on something soon!

Just saw this out on eBay & it reminded me of this thread.


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[w7imel]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

Quite true. If it's a real Cobb check--rather than a photocopy--Cobb signed it. So, what the hell do you need PSA for?

You dont, only 1 of mine was PSA graded and I bought it because it was graded MINT so it does make for an easier resale. But like David said if its a real check Cobb signed it. Very fun and interesting piece to own.