1972 Topps In Action Clemente
 

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I sent a pm on this. I think I owned this exact card.

I do not know that back story of this card. I plucked it from the 'net, the seller stated it was "clubhouse signed". I paid accordingly. Who knows for sure, I wasn't there when the pen hit the cardboard, looks convincing to me. Even if it a "clubhouse signature", it is a nice representation of this card and now in my collection. I just wanted others opinions on it, especially since there are some serious Clemente / early 1970s Pirate collectors out there. Thanks.

Looks like a Dorsey to me. Sorry.

Agree that is a Phil Dorsey.

Who is Phil Dorsey, and what is his history?

Phil Dorsey was a good friend of Clemente. He ghost signed most of the TTM requests to Clemente. I would say starting in the early to mid 60s until his death.

So the above card was signed while Clemente was still alive?

I believe that the card wasn't a malicious forgery, but was a TTM request that was honored but ghost signed by Dorsey during Clemente's life, correct.

This is the only signed copy of this card I have ever seen. Since it was signed with Clemente's blessings, wishes, permission, etc.. that is Ok with me. Thanks to everyone who helped me put this into perspective.

This is a great thread for a variety of reasons, thanks to all of you.

It's the Hydrox of Clemente autographs - not the real deal, but close.

Awesome!