Autopen question

[MGHPro]

Doesn't look like autopen to me. I'm sure others will chime in.
Matt

[HOFAUTOS]

I remember hearing years ago from collectors of this set that Kemp indeed use an autopen. I wouldn't be suprised if he signed some of them himself, but I know he did use an autopen on a lot of them.

[justmike]

Troy Aikman used an autopen for that set also.It isn't unheard of.I will say that does not look like a usual autopen sig.My best advice is to find other copies of the same card and see if they are identical.
Mike

[drc]

If it's an autopen, other ProLine Kemps would have the identical signature. I'd also heard the certified Kemp ProLines were autopen, though I don't know if that meant all them were. I believe there are the regular unsigned versions of the card one could get signed in person, though I assume the embossed stamp in your pic indicates yours is one of the certified autograph ones.

[smtjoy]

Ok here is the post on ebay showing his signed in person and a certified kemp, any more thoughts? Thanks for all the feedback already )

[william_9]

I know nothing about Jack Kemp signatures but based on the images you provided it looks like the only difference between your card and the certified autopen is the sharpie point. As far as placement goes, it could have been moved when the marker was swapped out. Both signatures look identical in size and character formation.

[danc]

Your Kemp appears to be legitimate. I used to hammer Kemp via the mail, mostly Proline cards about two years after their issue and I would always get authentic signed cards in return.

Then one day, autopen and the party was over as far as free autographs via the mail. I tried once more months later, again, autopen.

It seems like every person at some point gets fed up with the mail and resorts to ignoring it, autopenning it or having someone deal with the mail instead. Arnold Palmer used to be the most amazing signer, until last year and the dreaded pre-print is now a standard issue from the Hall Of Famer.

Dan