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10-13-2011, 05:18 PM
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Unfortunately it is worth zero.
The signature on this photo was signed by a relative or secretary and almost certainly signed in 1948, the last year of Ruth's life. He had a ghost signer then due to his poor health.
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10-14-2011, 12:18 AM
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The ghost signer was his wife, Claire.
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10-14-2011, 12:36 AM
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I know it is small consolation, but I bet it is still worth $150-$200 as an authentic 1940's Ruth photo and a signature signed by his wife is collectible as opposed to a flat out forgery. I bet if you put it on ebay for $200 with full disclosure, someone buys it. Sounds like it is a cool piece of family memorabilia and still a vintage item related to Ruth from his lifetime and it still has some value, it is just not an authentic Babe Ruth signature in his hand.
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10-14-2011, 01:20 AM
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Quite true.
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10-14-2011, 04:39 PM
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I'm sure Ted Taylor, Chris Morales or Drew Max would pass them.
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10-14-2011, 04:41 PM
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In all seriousness, it's sad that someone would own items like that for a long time only to discover they are no good. Very sad.
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10-14-2011, 05:39 PM
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I would make any size bet that this gets a turndown letter from the "popular authentication" companies.
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10-14-2011, 04:42 PM
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10-14-2011, 05:44 PM
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Thanks very much for the information everybody I appreciate it. Disappointing news but good to know the truth.
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