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DJThis is a good seller and I don't think there are any red flags on this sale based on the fact that this seller is being up front here. It is very bizarre, especially since we are talking about quite a minor figure here in the T206 world. I have never seen a signature as well (I have never looked or remember handling one) and there really is nothing wrong (IMO) in handling the possible authenticity in this manner, by both the seller and even PSA/DNA who rendered it without an opinion. It is bizarre to simply sign last names and I'm sure this gentleman probably received maybe four fan letters a week from his adoring fans to where he could probably add a first name as well.
And you are all forgetting the laziest of all athletes. Oscar Robertson who sloppily wrote "BIG O" on everything and when he finally signed his full name, it commanded a premium on the autograph circuit as it was unheard of this NBA great signing...his complete name!
DJ