Formerly - Greatest Autographed Card in Exisitence thread. Now - SHOW OFF YOUR AUTOGRAPHED CARDS Thr

frankhardy

What's the greatest autographed baseball card in existence? I would love to see some scans of some of the greatest autographed cards. One of the greatest that I've ever seen is a 1933 Goudey Ruth. I've also seen DeLong Gehrig. I've never seen a 1952 Topps Mantle, though I'm sure one exists, probably.

Let's get ready to drool.


Edited to say - Let's change this up a little. Let's show off our autographed cards. I have some that I wouldn't mind posting. They don't even have to be yours. You can show off some of your own, or you can post some scans of some amazing autographed cards that you've seen.

Now, let's get ready to drool.

Allen

I have seen a few 52 Topps Mantles, a guy had one on ebay that was the condition of an attractive 2. It went for less than $5,000 if I remember correctly. I think it was a bargain. I have seen a few Mantles where they erase the facsimile signature and had him sign in the box. I gotta say that the Ruth auto was one of the coolest ever, the card was so nice too. I have seen a Clemente signed rookie, but it was ball point and did not show up that well. What if a signed Wagner T206 surfaced in decent shape?

frankhardy

That Wagner would be something.

Here is the Delong Gehrig.

baseballfanatic

I'm partial to the 33 Goudey Lajoie

frankhardy

Wow, do you know where there is a scan of it? That's a pretty good mix - not only a rare signature, but a rare signature on a rare card.

CDsNuts

I have a 1990 UD Mike Deveraux auto. Yes, THE Mike Devereaux.

MooseDog

I'm assuming you'd like to see a signed card of a Hall of Famer but I will offer that there are some rare non-HOF autographed cards that might be considered "The Greatest" autographed card in existence. Here are some which come to mind:

In March of 1993 Steve Olin and Tim Crews were killed in a boating accident. There might have been some cards issued as early as December but I have never seen any 1993 signed cards of either of these guys.

1978 Topps of Lyman Bostock is extremely rare. Bostock was murdered in August of 1978.

One of the most sought after autographed cards, and considered the "Holy Grail" of those who collect autographed sets or team sets is the Duke Maas signed 1961 Topps. Maas died in 1976 so he must have had ample opportunity to sign a lot of those cards but this being the 1961 Yankees team set is highly prized.

As for rarity, I would venture to guess that any vintage signed card of Mike Marshall (ex Dodger reliever) and baskeball great Bill Russell would be high on anyone's list.

For sheer show value though, I have seen - in person - signed T-206s of Walter Johnson and Ty Cobb. It was probably at a big card show and knowing me, I probably thought $200 each was way to much for those.

MantleMarisFordBerra

<< <i>I'm partial to the 33 Goudey Lajoie >>



That was my first thought as well. There is only one known example, it was owned by Barry Halper (imagine that lol!) Anyway, it was sold in the big auction he had several years back, don't know who won it or what it closed at. As I recall, he (Lajoie) dated it, I believe it was signed in 1936.

frankhardy

Along the same lines of rare - what about a 1972 Topps signed Clemente? A 1978 Topps signed Munson?

Allen

The Clemente and Munson idea had been discussed in a thread before. I think the Munson had appeared a few times.

Griffins

If I had my choice of anything that is known to exist I"d go with the Lajoie in a heartbeat.

Of the 2 sets I"m aware of that are often collected signed, the '64 Topps Giants Farrell and the Perez Steele Great Moments Ashburn are the key cards and the most sought after.

parkerj

I have posted this before but I have a collecting friend who has the ENTIRE 1952 topps set autographed. He grew up in new jersey in the 50s and lived near a clubhouse attendant for the yankees.

frankhardy

<< <i>I have posted this before but I have a collecting friend who has the ENTIRE 1952 topps set autographed. He grew up in new jersey in the 50s and lived near a clubhouse attendant for the yankees. >>



Great googly moogly! Sorry, that's just the first expression that came to mind.

Let me read it again and see how I react again.... Holy Schnizel Flitz!

You mean he still has it? Fort Knox might could buy it! Wow!

oaktown

Within the last year, a major auction house (can't remember which) had an auto'd T206 Cobb (green portrait). Tough to beat that one!

rube26105

this one tittles rookie on a psa5 or so card-i ove it long time-2 3 months at least-gotta get it reslabbed though for my set lmfao, psa dum azzes incleveland put in wrong slab,should have went myself and did it right instead of having someone else do it for me

rube26105

What if a signed Wagner T206 surfaced in decent shape?



hold on alen lol- runningover with card now,and throwing dirt on it, already signed,just like the guy on ebay that time,old card custom made to fit your needs lol!!!!!

randy

SportsItUpCards

I don't know if this is the correct place to list this but to me, this is the best autograph I have ever seen!



What do you guys think?

gregm13

Thanks for sharing the scans! I'll share a few of my gems. The Dan Reeves may be one of the only auto'd card in existence of the hall of famer:



Here is the Friedman, which is gorgeous:



Here is my Tuffy Leemans:



and last, but not least is my Johnny "Blood" McNally:



Enjoy!

Greg M.

parkerj

Yeah, holy Krypinski is what I thought too. But he's got em and they are locked away in a bank vault. All from his childhood....although some of the autos were finished in the 70s. Just goes to show there are a lot of collections out there that are WAY under the radar. I've only seen a few pics - I'd guess most would grade in psa5 - 6 but all auto'd - unbelievable.

yankeeno7

I remember a year or two ago there was someone on ebay who had a 1952 Topps Mantle rookie autographed. What was neat about this was someone used an eraser to get rid of his name in the white box and had Mantle sign it there. Was the coolest autographed card I ever saw. There was a thread with pics here at one time but I couldnt find it. If I remember correctly it sold for around 12K????

But here is my favorite from my personal collection....

frankhardy

Very nice Whitey Ford!

TNTonPMS

<< <i>I have posted this before but I have a collecting friend who has the ENTIRE 1952 topps set autographed. He grew up in new jersey in the 50s and lived near a clubhouse attendant for the yankees. >>


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Man ! that is a good guy to know .

I wonder if all of these guys are collectors , or do they not even think about it because they are around those guys so much ?

gonzer

The Dan Reeves is exquisite! Wow!!

Morgoth

I have a friend who was the nephew of Cliff Mapes, Mantles roomie in the 50's. He has a ton of stuff signed by the Yankees but his prize is his 2 Mantle RC's signed. One was waded up and put in someones back pocket, the other is nice around 4-5. He wrote to Negro league players starting in the early 70's and has one of the coolest collections I have ever seen. He also lives with his mother at the age of 45.

Reese3333

Here is my favorite and the rarest I have in my collection:

Overrated

I have a 1957 Topps Mantle/Berra vintage autographs from the 50s (old style "M" for Mantle). Ballpoint, not sharpie. It may be the only one of this quality (signatures are 8/9) in existence. I paid $2,500.00 three years ago this card is breathtakeing.

MajorDanby

always love showing this one off (the combo autos are the best, in my opinion)

yankeeno7

someone here also owns a 1968 Super Stars auto'd by Mantle, Mays, and Killebrew all in sharpie that is absolutely SWEET

milbroco

I have seen a 1933 Goudy Ruth autographed. It was perfect. A beautiful card and signature.

I was set up at a small card show in the 1980's in the Philadelphia, PA. area. A boy and his father approached my table and we started talking about sports and cards. He then pulled out the card and asked what its value may be. He wanted to know because he had a possible deal to trade it for some complete Topps sets, a run from I think 1978 to 1983 plus a 1963 Fleer set and a few minor single cards. My advice to him was to keep the card and under no circumstances trade it for some modern cards. I told him the sets can always be pieced together or bought at a later time but a signed 1933 Goudy is very rare to come by. I sure hope he listened to me.

Bob

MajorDanby

<< <i> someone here also owns a 1968 Super Stars auto'd by Mantle, Mays, and Killebrew all in sharpie that is absolutely SWEET >>



I think allen owns that. Or at least he did (i think he auctioned it off).

Allen

I had the 1961 HR Leader signed by Mantle, Maris, Lemon and Colavito. It was very sweet with sharpie sigs of Mantle and Maris. Don't have a scan on this PC though. I sold it for $1500 a couple years ago.

baseballfanatic

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<< <i> someone here also owns a 1968 Super Stars auto'd by Mantle, Mays, and Killebrew all in sharpie that is absolutely SWEET >>



I think allen owns that. Or at least he did (i think he auctioned it off). >>





sch1st has one PSA holdered and one loose

frankhardy

I changed the title and edited an addition to the first post to say - Let's change this up a little. Let's show off our autographed cards. I have some that I wouldn't mind posting. They don't even have to be yours. You can show off some of your own, or you can post some scans of some amazing autographed cards that you've seen. I have a couple that I wouldn't mind showing. I just have to get them scanned.

Go ahead and bring out that 1968 Mantle, Mays, and Killebrew. I forgot who has it, but I must say that it is one of the most beautiful autographed cards I've ever seen. By the way, I love the 1963 League Leaders card.

Now, let's get ready to drool.

rube26105

bad card-luckman isvery hard to get authenticated for some reason

bill dudley hof

dante hof still alive

leo hof but died



perry hof

all hof ers except for 3, got a better perry coming,alot of these came from same collection, some nimrod taped em in album 50 years ago, all signed when they were very young,20 more from same guy here+ my ttm ones im whoring myself out for to get commons lol,all will be slabbed when i get enuff to owe psa my town,maybe ill put wv on ebay and sell it lie that one guy did a few years back,that was funny
randy

Knuckles

Cool signed cards guys, here's my fave.... it's hard enough to find his autograph on anything let alone on a card... let alone when he was with my Edmonton Oilers..

RedHeart54

I started the thread about the 1979 Munson and 1972 Clemente autographs. Shortly thereafter the Munson became available in an auction house and I believe sold for $3500.


Here are my '78 Bostocks.



This is a scarce auto (not my card) of John Kordic who died in 1992 from a drug o.d.

Guru

I miss Munson.

Ironfan8

I went to Cal's 2000th consecutive game that was held at the Metrodome, and he came over to the sidelines before batting practice (hardly anyone there yet, gates had just opened), and signed for about 10 minutes. I only had my ticket stub. His wife, Kelly, flew in to surprise him at the game, and I spotted her in my section and had her sign it to. There are other 2000th tix signed by Cal, but none at the game and by both Cal and Kelly. This is a 1-of-1 !! He signed it holding it on his knee, and the L in Cal got looped over to the R in Ripken. I have a photo somewhere of him signing it as he did it. The photo is kinda blury, as I just shot a photo of it in it's glass frame. I contacted the TRIBUNE after I got home and ordered a 8X10 photo of him tipping his hat to the crowd and framed it with the ticket stub.

yankeeno7

Wow! I love the Jacques Plante and the Munson!!!

schr1st

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<< <i> someone here also owns a 1968 Super Stars auto'd by Mantle, Mays, and Killebrew all in sharpie that is absolutely SWEET >>



I think allen owns that. Or at least he did (i think he auctioned it off). >>





sch1st has one PSA holdered and one loose >>



Here is the PSA/DNA one:



And here is the IP one:



As far as really tough autographs in my collection, I'd have to go with the following:



I've only seen one other one.



Not as tough as say a 1955, but still not easy.


This is probably the toughest item in my collection. A bit rough condition-wise, but a very tough item to find. I'm not sure when exactly in 61 these were released, but Mr. Hornsby passed away on January 5th, 1963 after a period of ill health, leaving 2 years at the most for the card to have been signed but realistically it was probably a year or so at the most.


Haven't seen one signed by both, and I haven't seen many Dean signed cards.


I haven't seen another.


Edit: While I've missed out on my chances to get a 52 Topps Mantle signature (most noticibly the trimmed one that started off with Verkman then made it's way to Mastro), I did manage to get this:



You can find them on eBay without much of a wait.

frankhardy

schr1st.

I remember now it being you. I never can remember your user name. That is some kind of impressive collection. I'm having to wipe my chin!

Allen

Yeah that Bill Russell is so sweet.

ernie11

Another Yankee...from another golden era...

ernie11

The newest member of the 500 HR Club...

Stone193

My autographed Heritage Gum by Babe Ruth!

My all-time fan favorite!

RipublicaninMass

Working on the set of 55 topps dodgers on their 55 topps cards


down to 4 more

Stone193

Cool card Ted.

What other 55T Dodger auto cards do you have?

mike

tennesseebanker

Here are some recent auto's I have acquired recently, I love a good clean crisp sig on an old card.






And one of my favs of the Snake on his rookie card.........

Reese3333

Another of my favorites... Finks died in 1994, and is one of the toughest football HOFer's . Took me about 2 years of searching before I came across this one.




Reese

Stone193

I'm partial to this Yount I pulled.



And this card - which I immensely like was a present from Highend - who posts here from time to time:



mike

Elemenopeo

Obviously, all kinds of great stuff here. Thanks for sharing!