What Is The Autograph Card Holy Grail

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by HOF Auto Rookies

Well in regards to ones that exists, I would say the Lajoie for sure is number one because I don't know if he has a signed T206 (which I would rather have), and the signed 1895 Mayo Cut Plug Hugh Duffy (earliest card signed on front) or 1887 Old Judge Connie Mack (signed on back, earliest signed card in existence), or the signed T206's of Johnson, Young, and Mathewson IMO.

There are plenty of Ruth signed Goudey's around, as well as Gehrig's surprisingly, but there are about 3 known T206 Mathewson's to be signed, I don't know about the authenticity, but that would be my number one without a doubt. He died in 1925, but unlike Joss, has a decent amount of autographs, but only a few on cards.

I am the owner of the Gehrig, and I'm flattered you view my card as that, but I honestly don't think it's even in the top 25 for "Holy Grail" of signed cards. It's extremely rare, but my gosh, I'd rather have any of the above, those are amazing.

Just wondering if anyone has a picture of any of these Matty signed T206 cards that you mentioned? WOW!

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

Just wondering if anyone has a picture of any of these Matty signed T206 cards that you mentioned? WOW!

Here's one courtesy of Paul's site, don't know about authenticity. I know of a collector who had one, have been trying to locate a scan, but no luck.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by HOF Auto Rookies

Here's one courtesy of Paul's site, don't know about authenticity. I know of a collector who had one, have been trying to locate a scan, but no luck.

Thanks! I'm not sure about the authenticity as well, but it's certainly an eye-grabber!

[HOF Auto Rookies]

I know of a Matty Gar Miller once had, that got turned down by PSA, but when I spoke with him, he swears that it was authentic and that he wished he would have kept it instead of returning it to the seller.

Bresnahan, Speaker, Lajoie, could possibly be the only one's, and Frank Chance. I know of a Speaker signed '33 Goudey in gorgeous fountain pen

[drc]

I think the Goudey Lajoie is the best signed card that exists. Amazed me that it existed when I first saw it.

Only theoretical/speculative cards (ala Honus) would beat it at this point.

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Originally Posted by drc

I think the Goudey Lajoie is the best signed card that exists. Amazed me that it existed when I first saw it.

Only theoretical/speculative cards (ala Honus) would beat it at this point.

Agree. It's definitely unreal. I would rather take a Jackson signed E-90 over a Wags...Then maybe a Baltimore News Ruth, then the Wags lol.

[packs]

Jim Thorpe signed M101 would be pretty sweet.

Or a Hal Chase signed Turkey Red. Really any signed Turkey Red. Never seen one.

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Originally Posted by packs

Jim Thorpe signed M101 would be pretty sweet.

Or a Hal Chase signed Turkey Red. Really any signed Turkey Red. Never seen one.

Oh yeah, can't forget about the Turkey's, those would look stunning signed. I haven't seen or heard of one either.

[T206Collector]

Originally Posted by HOF Auto Rookies

I know of a Speaker signed '33 Goudey in gorgeous fountain pen

Is it the one on Beckett's website?

http://www.beckett.com/estore/info.a...&eskin=beckett

[theshleps]

I own the Duffy mentioned and used to own the T206 Young but traded it for the Duffy. I'd love the T206 Johnson but would be surprised if a Matty existed. I used to have Matty's wife on a T206 but gave it to Paul.
I am sure there are quite a few cards that only one signed example exists. My GC Alexander on Paul's site has to be the only one. I say a T-206 McGraw that PSA turned down but I think is real. The T-206 Bresnahan. I persoannly would love a Cobb and a Wagner from their playing days

[novakjr]

Is there any signed copies of the Baltimore News Ruth out there? If so, I'd have to say that would be up there. I don't know if it exists though.