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Originally Posted by Runscott
Tough to tell much from that photo, but signing a bat with a steel-tip pen was probably more difficult than writing on a flat surface or on a baseball. I would be curious to see an example or two of Cobb's autograph on a bat. Could be you found a real gem.
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"Description: Early c.1910s Louisville Slugger professional model/quality bat (dash-dot-dash centerbrand) with apparent Hugh Jennings signature (see description) (EX) Louisville Slugger hand turned bat measuring 34.25" long weighs 32oz with "Scott" name block lettered into the barrel end. Mild usage wear is evident throughout with some handle tape remaining and scattered surface wear. "Signed" throughout are vintage fountain pen "signatures" from members of the 1916-17 Detroit Tigers. The bat was initially sold at auction in 2001 with a PSA/DNA auction house LOA which infers that all are authentic (autographs include Ty Cobb, Hugh Jennings, Donie Bush, Bob Veach, Oscar Stanage, and Ralph Young rating 5/6-7 out of 10 - Stanage and Young lesser at 1-3). A more recent review by James Spence has resulted in his opinion that the Jennings signature is authentic, others are clubhouse, and that there are possibly removals: EX" Auction House Description.
Cobb was deemed authenticate at one point so maybe it still is?