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Originally Posted by robbieg
Is there a good place to view JH vs. authentic Williams signatures?
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I believe this is an urban myth. I've seen these allegations for years, yet when asked for proof,
no one has ever produced an example of a John Henry signed Green Diamond "Ted Williams."
Some time ago I asked the major TPAs and they do not believe that John Henry signed any Green Diamond material.
But, I believe I know how this myth started...
Back in the 1990s at a card show, John Henry was boasting to a small group of dealers that he could sign Ted's name. John Henry then proceeded to show how well he could do it and he signed "Ted Williams" on a slip of paper.
I have seen that slip of paper. It was a poor forgery that would not fool anyone familiar with Ted's signature. John Henry could not deceptively sign Ted's signature.
I believe this myth sprang from this incident when John Henry was bullsh1tt1ng a group of guys. Over time it evolved into "John Henry was a master forger and he signed Green Diamond photos."
If someone can produce examples of JH forgeries, I will be all ears and willing to re-evaluate. I have no skin in the game either way. Until then, I think it's just all talk.