Help with an old autograph?
Spartcom5
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I still have had no luck in identifying this autograph but am still determined. I want to say the first name is 3 letters R....?....P maybe rip? any help is appreciated, I know it is worn down but it'd still be cool to figure it out!
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I see Rip as well. The last name I see -alave-s what era is the ball?
Rip V. Winkle?
Maybe haynes or haines on the last name??
This is about the clearest photo I can get of it. There are also several faded autos including one right on the sweet spot. I am not sure what era ball this is from, no markings at all.
I see Rip Talavera or Talavesa? But no baseball matches with google search.
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Talavera has actually been previous speculations with no results. Might have been just a couple of buddies who signed it?
Ralph Branca
If it has a official ball and president of the league on it that may help age the ball.
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I'm stumped. I stared at this ball for what seemed like hours, searched google for half the night, I gotta..... I gotta get away from this man. I'm freakin out man.
Nope just a plain ball no markings at all unfortunately.
I really appreciate all the efforts guys thanks a ton. I've researched for quite a long time on it and came up with nothing even on the other autographs which are mostly too faded.
Perhaps it's from a minor leaguer that never made it. Or college.
Exactly what I was thinking. Probably minor league or college.
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My third attempt has failed.
i have no clue.. was checking all ralph names or ones close to it
Wondering if shining a black light on it might bring up the image a little bit better?
Not sure either way.
How many stitches ?
I spent way too much time on this and I kept coming back to Ray Jablonski but his signature looks nothing like this. I hope someone comes up with an answer.