Mickey Mantle signed glove!

[johnts1]

Any thoughts? Look authentic??

Thank you!

[johnts1]

Anyone? I personally don't like it, but would love to hear from the experts.

[canjond]

I don't like it. There seems to be a lot of hesitation and formation issues.

[JollyElm]

First thing I'd do is ensure that type/brand of mitt was available when Mantle was alive. If it was, it doesn't help move anything forward, but if it wasn't, then that's the end of the story.

[bgar3]

No opinion on the signature, but a beautiful old glove and, I assume, original box. Nice. Show more of them please.

[Stampsfan]

Originally Posted by canjond

I don't like it. There seems to be a lot of hesitation and formation issues.

Maybe because he's signing the finger of a baseball glove.

[perezfan]

I see the hesitation but still think it's good.

Agree that the medium is unusual and more challenging to sign than a ball or flat. The glove is authentic and of the era, and is so incredibly nice that I believe Mantle simply took great care in signing this piece.

[perezfan]

Furthermore....

That Mantle Glove (Mint in Box) is worth a lot of money without the sig. I really doubt that someone would deface a Mint Glove in Box with a fake autograph. It's too risky, and much too desirable an item to mess with... especially since the Mantle auto doesn't even increase its total value all that much.