Steiners Auction Lot #19 Gehrig/ Joe D. Ball

[CMIZ5290]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

What you think is the "J" in the red box is actually the "D." Take another look.

Really? Come on man....

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by CMIZ5290

Really? Come on man....

For Christ's sake... Have you ever even seen a vintage DiMaggio signature? The horizontal loop you think is the "D" is the loop on the "M." The red box is cutting the bottom of the "D" off. And that big bold dot is over the "i," just to the right of the "D." Sorry, man, but you don't know squat about DiMaggio's signature.
Mr. Zip... Chris... Would you explain to this guy which letter is which.

[thetruthisoutthere]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

For Christ's sake... Have you ever even seen a vintage DiMaggio signature? The horizontal loop you think is the "D" is the loop on the "M." The red box is cutting the bottom of the "D" off. And that big bold dot is over the "i," just to the right of the "D." Sorry, man, but you don't know squat about DiMaggio's signature.
Mr. Zip... Chris... Would you explain to this guy which letter is which.

I feel your frustration.

[CMIZ5290]

I still think both autos are not good....Just my opinion...

[7nohitter]

Originally Posted by CMIZ5290

I still think both autos are not good....Just my opinion...

At the end of the day Kevin, these are all opinions. However, I will say that I TRUST certain opinions (Chris, David's and Shelly's) when it comes to Mantle and DiMaggio especially.

Just as in the same way I would trust the opinions of Ted Williams about hitting, Bill Bellichick on coaching and Kobyiashi's on how to eat.

[CMIZ5290]

My biggest objection on the DiMaggio is there appears to be an extended amount of writing after the letter J. It's not just a letter J, but there is clear indication of extended ink after it. Also, the Gehrig to me doesn't look right. The large loops of the letters L and G run in to each other, almost touching they are so close, and some other letters are funny looking. This will be my last post, life is way too short. Pertaining the last poster's comments about Chris and David, yes, they are very experienced and their opinion has been clearly stated. But there have been several opinions that agree with me on the concerns of authenticity....The end, thanks..

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by CMIZ5290

The large loops of the letters L and G run in to each other, almost touching they are so close...

Really?! They touch?!
No shit. After you study some vintage DiMaggio signatures, try looking at some Gehrigs. I posted one for you, from the same time period as this ball. Here's another: