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One thing I've learned from Travis is that the two primary TPA's are not really too proficient concerning boxing autographs. That's why I posted my Corbett photo here, rather then throwing the picture up on ebay and doing a "quick opinion".
From examples I've looked at online, I feel fairly confident that my Corbett photo would pass PSA/DNA and/or JSA, however, I'd rather know whether or not it's authentic, as opposed to whether or not it would pass a TPA. Mike |
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So when it comes to boxing autographs you don't trust the Ouija board that is in Newport Beach?
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That is the question. If you dont trust there opinion on boxing what make's them the expert in baseball,football, tennis, soccer, and all forms of the entertainment side.? It is an opinion. They never say it is authentic and take it to the bank.
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Ive got zero interest in addressing that. There are enough threads on here where people can discuss that. Im just looking to find out if my Corbett is authentic or not. Nothing more, nothing less.
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I trust PSA on the majority of baseball to get it right but I would trust several members on these boards opinion much more than any mainstream authenticator. |
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Did find out from a member that there was a stage actor and director named Frank Cooley during that time. Don't know if it's the same Cooley or not, but since Corbett apparently dabbled in acting as well, I wouldn't be surprised if it's the same guy.
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JimStinson
Looks like no one has pulled the trigger on this one yet so I will. Corbett usually almost always signed his name Jas. J. Corbett, Unusual to see one signed "Jim", however, he had a habit of dating what he signed and a unique way of dating it , Month , day, a line and then the last two digits of the year. This one fits that , He had a distinctive capitol "T" in To to start the inscription , this one fits , his inscriptions were usually more lines than words (a couple words per line) This one fits , Ink seems darker than it should be BUT I'll guess this is heavy stock double weight paper which would absorb more ink and keep the signature dark these many years. Lastly disregarding the unusual "Jim" instead of typical "Jas. J." the last name is a match. So if any of the above makes sense In conclusion I'd say its good.
By the way Corbett wrote his own auto biography its called "The Roar of the Crowd" One of the best sport related books ever even if you are not a boxing fan its a great read. Corbett was very active in vaudeville as was the person the photo is inscribed to as mentioned in an earlier post. Enough supporting evidence for a thumbs up IMHO, Nice Snag ! __________________________ jim@stinsonsports.com |
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thanks Jim
I appreciate the analysis mike |
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As mentioned in my initial post, I do believe this one to be authentic or I wouldn't have bought it, but I do know there are people with a heckuva lot more experience with boxing than I have. Hopefully, my disclosing that it is PSA/DNA, won't jaundice future opinions on it. Mike Last edited by thenavarro; 05-10-2013 at 01:56 PM. |
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we are still looking at it, i am getting mark o.'s opinion on it, and he is only available from time to time, so when we get a good hold on it, we will report back.
look at all the big tpa's, you wont find boxing specialists, and jsa certified that corbett signed cut last year that.... well, you know my feelings about that one. Last edited by travrosty; 05-10-2013 at 02:27 PM. |
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A close-up on the signature and inscription would be helpful.
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I'll scan it tomorrow. I'm spending tonight camping out in the outfield of Rangers Ballpark with my daughter
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Mike, I have no opinion as I don't know anything about Corbett's signature, but if it is real, it is SPECTACULAR!!!!!!!!!!!
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