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Old 09-09-2014, 08:42 AM
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A co-worker of mine knew I collected memorabilia and asked what I thought of this ball. The story behind it is that he purchased it from a man in his 90s that allegedly witnessed Ty Cobb signing it. I know nothing about Ty Cobb autographs but told him it looked forced and not like a natural autograph, but hey he was old and it's not easy signing a baseball so thought I'd ask for your opinion.






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Old 09-09-2014, 08:52 AM
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Not a Ty Cobb expert by any means, but I wouldn't be comfortable investing more than $20 into that ball.
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Old 09-09-2014, 08:53 AM
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That one wasn't signed by Ty IMO
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Matt - even $20 is too much .
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Matt - even $20 is too much .
I figured $15 for the ball, $5 for the sentimental value of pitching it to my kid
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I didn't know they had magic markers back in Cobb's day
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Well, you have either a lying co-worker or a lying 90-yr old man. One or the other was/is trying to screw someone.
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Did Ty Cobb sign using his middle initial, other than with checks? I don't know enough about that, but it just seemed off to me for whatever reason.
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He may have been old and to non ball players it isnt easy signing a ball but if you do it a few thousand times im sure it becomes alot easier. By 1958 I am pretty sure Tyrus got the hang of it. From what I understand Tyrus had alot of drunken days but dont ever think he was that drunk to sign that horrible looking ball. LOL
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There is also the matter of this signature being about 300% larger than known authentic examples.
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obviously no good
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