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Joe Medwick Autograph - opinions needed

frankhardyfrankhardy Posts: 8,143 ✭✭✭✭✭
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The opinion I need is not whether or not this is authentic. I know both of these are. I was wondering if you guys think I should leave this signed newspaper clipping alone or should I do something similar to what I did with the Medwick cut signature at the bottom? I plan on getting the one on the 4 x 6 index card slabbed. The newspaper is approximately 5.5" x 7.5".

I am leaning towards leaving it alone and getting it slabbed like it is. They do have holders for something 5.5" x 7.5" don't they?

Here they are.


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Shane

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  • 72skywalker72skywalker Posts: 1,545 ✭✭✭
    I would leave it as it is. It looks a lot better that way. I don't like the cut signature as much. At least with the newspaper you have a story to go with it.
    Collecting Yankees and vintage Star Wars
  • MorgothMorgoth Posts: 3,950 ✭✭✭
    I would try and get a custom card made using a classic design like a Delong or Tattoo Orbit. To me that makes the auto more fun to look at.
    Currently completing the following registry sets: Cardinal HOF's, 1961 Pittsburgh Pirates Team, 1972 Pittsburgh Pirates Team, 1980 Pittsburgh Pirates Team, Bill Mazeroski Master & Basic Sets, Roberto Clemente Master & Basic Sets, Willie Stargell Master & Basic Sets and Terry Bradshaw Basic Set
  • frankhardyfrankhardy Posts: 8,143 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I would try and get a custom card made using a classic design like a Delong or Tattoo Orbit. To me that makes the auto more fun to look at. >>




    I don't know how to do that.

    Shane

  • scooter729scooter729 Posts: 1,730 ✭✭✭
    I would say to leave the newspaper piece as is. I like seeing the signature with the story of the day. Here's a similar vintage Paul Waner signed newspaper article which I own...


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  • MorgothMorgoth Posts: 3,950 ✭✭✭
    There's a few guys on here that make custom cuts for people.
    Currently completing the following registry sets: Cardinal HOF's, 1961 Pittsburgh Pirates Team, 1972 Pittsburgh Pirates Team, 1980 Pittsburgh Pirates Team, Bill Mazeroski Master & Basic Sets, Roberto Clemente Master & Basic Sets, Willie Stargell Master & Basic Sets and Terry Bradshaw Basic Set
  • frankhardyfrankhardy Posts: 8,143 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>There's a few guys on here that make custom cuts for people. >>




    They are pretty sharp too, but they cost more than the autographs are worth.

    Shane

  • 3SportHOFCOLLECTOR3SportHOFCOLLECTOR Posts: 88
    I wouldn't do anything to the clipping that is a great and would be sad cut up. I had something slabbed pretty close that size of Charles Barkley. They slab 5x7 stuff all the time.
  • fkwfkw Posts: 1,766 ✭✭
    Id frame it with a vintage piece, ie a photo or card from his playing days.

    IMO dont mix modern with vintage

    You can easily buy his "rookie" card for under $50

    The 1934 R313A Wheaties cards are out there and often found for $25-$50
    (the set was available through a Wheaties offer and is aka "Gold Medal Foods Inc.", or incorrectly "Gold Medal Flour")

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    1934 R313A


    PS the 1933 Worch card is his oldest card, but it is very rare and will be extremely tough to locate and cost $500-$1000 now if you do
  • MantleMarisFordBerraMantleMarisFordBerra Posts: 1,707 ✭✭✭
    Add my name to the list of posters who say to leave the sig with the newspaper story. Maybe frame the whole thing?
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