Teddy Ballgame Help

[jimjim]

I am not that knowledgeable regarding Ted Williams sigs, especially since his sig changed late in life. What do you guys think of the below signature? I am told that it was signed in the mid 1980's at a card show. I know the later Ted sigs have a different d to W transition, but otherwise it seems to match up.

As always, thanks for the feedback and opinions.

[Big Dave]

I'm going to vote no.

[Maddog]

Agreed, no good.

[GrayGhost]

[ss]

I think it's good. Looks like 1970s style signature. Is very close to 2 that I have, one of which was signed in-person in mid-70's. Am curious what you guys don't like about it?

[GrayGhost]

I don't like the W formation and gap, unless its obscured by background, between the d and W. just my dos centavos.

[jimjim]

This is a good discussion that we are having. I really have no idea about this auto, which is why I am asking the board. But I am posting some examples that I trust are 100% authentic so the board can see why I am confused. I think these were signed in the 1980's. Thanks again for the feedback.

[jimjim]

Originally Posted by GrayGhost

I don't like the W formation and gap, unless its obscured by background, between the d and W. just my dos centavos.

I don't think there is a gap. The ink is obscured by the dark background.

[shelly]

The other photos are authentic. You know what I feel about the first.

[shelly]

Originally Posted by ss

I think it's good. Looks like 1970s style signature. Is very close to 2 that I have, one of which was signed in-person in mid-70's. Am curious what you guys don't like about it?

The one thing that stood out to me was the s. Not the right slant or shape.
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