Cy Young Authentication Help

Scott Garner · #1 02-09-2012, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by BrandonG

I'm afraid you've got a problem here. The Giles baseball in the photo is the later 1958-1969 Model ball. Since Cy Young passed in November of 1955, it would have been impossible for him to sign that type of ball. Sorry.

+1 for the baseball expert and not an authenticator! All of this and more can be found in my future publication of: History of the Base Ball

Nice job, Brandon!

I was hoping that you would check in on the intricacies of the Giles ball. I had a feeling that it may provide a clue that would add additional questions about the liklihood that Cy could have signed it.

I would also like to state, in my experience, that later authentic examples of Cy's signature really took a dive in quality later in life. The Cy signature on the ball on this thread is pretty atypical for this time period. It appears too "strong" and "bold" if this makes sense.

AzMot · #2 02-09-2012, 07:30 AM

Thanks for all your responses. I didn't purchase the ball a friend of mine did and asked for my opinion. As I told him I only collect autographs signed in front of me and didn't know very much but had him send me some pictures and agreed to research it. The first thing I did was research the authenticator and that is when I saw the red flag.

It sucks because this was his first vintage purchase and he was pretty stoked about it. I'll finish up my research and send him everything I found , I'm sure he will do the pre-purchase research next time. Expensive lesson to learn.

Thanks again for all the help..By the way great site, lots of good information here. I have it bookmarked and will be spending a lot of time here reading.

Bilko G · #3 02-09-2012, 07:50 AM

what auction was the ball purchased at?

sorry this happened to your friend

thetruthisoutthere · #4 02-09-2012, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Bilko G

what auction was the ball purchased at?

sorry this happened to your friend

This is where he purchased it:

http://azfirearms.auctionflex.com/sh...enum=1&lang=En

drc · #5 02-09-2012, 04:08 PM

There are way too many Scotts in this thread. I'll let it go this time, but don't do it again.

Scott Garner · #6 02-09-2012, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drc

There are way too many Scotts in this thread. I'll let it go this time, but don't do it again.

scooter729 · #7 02-09-2012, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drc

There are way too many Scotts in this thread. I'll let it go this time, but don't do it again.

Should we all post copies of our signatures, to compare how we write "Scott"?

mr2686 · #8 02-10-2012, 08:11 AM

If I write out the name Scott, would it be a forgery?

Runscott · #9 02-10-2012, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mr2686

If I write out the name Scott, would it be a forgery?

Not of my name - I always sign 'Bucky Dent'.

Scott Garner · #10 02-10-2012, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr2686

If I write out the name Scott, would it be a forgery?

No Mike,
We'll invite you into the club with no prior authorization and no disclaimers!

GrayGhost · #11 02-10-2012, 01:32 PM

My name is Scott too. What do i get?

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