Mickey Mantle Autograph Verification

[quinnsryche]

Hey guys, I'm terrible at Mantle's autograph so I'm asking if anyone can tell me if this one is good or not. The overall size is 18" x 15".
Thanks in advance, Tony

[Mr. Zipper]

You can shred it without any hesitation or doubt. Sorry.

[quinnsryche]

Thanks Steve. I was pretty sure that was the case but wanted to be sure. I wouldn't mind hearing from anyone what to look for in trying to figure out whether one is good or bad.

[mr2686]

Looks bad to be as well. I'm still not the best Mantle expert in the world, but have been studying his sig quite a bit over the past month, and this one looks bad to me.

[Sophiedog]

Yeah...That's fugly

[Duluth Eskimo]

Ok, call me stupid but despite the terrible looking M's and hard up and down movements, there are things that make me think this could be a really bad good one. I would be interested in hearing some more opinions.

[MrSeven]

Doesn't look good in my opinion (especially the first M). Any markings on the back indicating the brand of paper, etc.?

[Fuddjcal]

Originally Posted by Duluth Eskimo

Ok, call me stupid but despite the terrible looking M's and hard up and down movements, there are things that make me think this could be a really bad good one. I would be interested in hearing some more opinions.

I would call you stupid, but you know that Fudd does not do those sort of things

Seriously though, I could tell it was a fake before I even scrolled down to look at the signature. That photo is not one you'll see an authentic Mantle on. At least I don't recall ever seeing an authentic one? This one is actually PUTRID, IMHO.

If you notice how the first M is outside the white uniform and then the signature ends in the shadow. Never would have happened. The Mick would have his signature perfectly hitting that white spot with his first M moon and it would have fit perfect. WOULD NOT BE GOING INTO SHADOWS PERIOD Hope that helps, Stupid!