Mordecai Brown auto

[David Atkatz]

Am I the only one who doesn't like this ball even one little bit? (Especially after seeing the Heritage ball.)

[yanks12025]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

Am I the only one who doesn't like this ball even one little bit? (Especially after seeing the Heritage ball.)

I thought the same thing but kept to myself cause I'm not a expert and everyone posted how they love it.

[w7imel]

Dave like I said its not mine but a friends what is it you dont like?

[David Atkatz]

It looks drawn, shaky, and many letter forms are off.
Other than that, it's fine.

[w7imel]

it has 1928 written on ball so not sure if age would be a factor. The ball itself looks bumpy but who knows. It has been in his family for 80 some years so I doubt it would be a malicious forgery. Looked like other samples I compaired to but again no expert. I believe he is going to send off to PSA for their opinion but that opens up a whole new can of worms around here....haha The ball is a "dandy ball" and you can see big threads in it, not a smooth ball like the one in the herritage auction. Makes for an interesting conversation for sure.

[w7imel]

From 1920 to 1945, Brown ran a filling station in Terre Haute that also served as a town gathering place and an unofficial museum. He was also a frequent guest at Old-Timers' games in Chicago. In his later years, Brown was plagued by diabetes and then by the effects of a stroke. He died in 1948 of diabetic complications. My friends grandfather farmed near this towm so I imagine that is where he got it

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

Am I the only one who doesn't like this ball even one little bit? (Especially after seeing the Heritage ball.)

I'm not familiar with Brown, but my comments were on the basis if it were authentic.

I can totally see this being signed slowly etc., how was his health later in life?


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