Marquard thoughts??

[T206Collector]

Also not sure on the authenticity, but I have one with an R like that.

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Originally Posted by T206Collector

Also not sure on the authenticity, but I have one with an R like that.

Thought you had one!

[Scott Garner]

My biggest concern is that "Rube" does not connect with "Marquard" on this ball. Virtually every exemplar that I have seen of him appears to read Rubellarquard from the late 1940's to his death date. His later sigs that I have studied (including those with his preferred black Flair pen) always seemed to be penned this way.

It's just my opinion, but I would stay away from this example personally.
If you would like to see exemplars of what I am talking about, PLMK. I've got several to look at.

I hope this helps.

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

My biggest concern is that "Rube" does not connect with "Marquard" on this ball. Virtually every exemplar that I have seen of him appears to read Rubellarquard from the late 1940's to his death date. His later sigs that I have studied (including those with his preferred black Flair pen) always seemed to be penned this way.

It's just my opinion, but I would stay away from this example personally.
If you would like to see exemplars of what I am talking about, PLMK. I've got several to look at.

I hope this helps.

All in respect, I have seen most like exactly how you described, but I have as well seen a TON with the gap. Here's an example

[HOF Auto Rookies]

The main "tell" also, is how he finishes his signature. Please post a picture on how he finishes his signature as this photo is cut off.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by HOF Auto Rookies

The main "tell" also, is how he finishes his signature. Please post a picture on how he finishes his signature as this photo is cut off.

I would agree with you as well. FWIW, the backward "swoosh" on the end of the "d" in Marquard would possibly sway my opinion after seeing your exemplar, HOF Rookies...

[JimStinson]

Look at the "R" in Rube on the ball it is done with two strokes of the pen.

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

I would agree with you as well. FWIW, the backward "swoosh" on the end of the "d" in Marquard would possibly sway my opinion after seeing your exemplar, HOF Rookies...

+1, exactly, otherwise, I would purchase this ball if it were reasonable