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Mantle Autographed Ball - Real or Fake? What do you think?

MeatloafMeatloaf Posts: 1,308
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Just doing my homework on a Mickey Mantle autographed ball being offered by a local dealer. I am not a Mantle expert and was curious if anyone out there wants to weigh on the likely authenticity of this auto. I have uploaded high res pics below for your viewing pleasure. The ball is raw w/ no other company's authentication. Additionally, the auto is on a 1994 World Series Ball, so that is a red flag to me (I know the balls exist, but why would anyone have his auto on that?). May be that is not uncommon? I am not an expert (as previously stated), so I am looking for an assist on this. Please let me know your opinions. TY.

Meatloaf
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  • scmavlscmavl Posts: 1,409 ✭✭✭
    I do not believe that is good. It has a couple of typical red flags and one glaring one as to how he constructs his letters.
    2.5 is pretty much my speed.
  • brendanb438brendanb438 Posts: 1,595 ✭✭✭
    Would look good next to your friends Dimaggio ball. You should get this one for him.

    Also curious why most threads that we see you start involve fake cards or baseball autos?
  • csmtampacsmtampa Posts: 1,828 ✭
    No good
  • thenavarrothenavarro Posts: 7,497 ✭✭✭
    A poor forgery
    Buying US Presidential autographs
  • MeatloafMeatloaf Posts: 1,308
    Thank you to all the forum members for the opinions. Going to have to pass based on the overwhelming consensus. Semper Fidelis. Meatloaf
  • vladguerrerovladguerrero Posts: 4,077 ✭✭✭
    as stated, no.
  • IronmanfanIronmanfan Posts: 5,504 ✭✭✭✭
    me thinks forgery

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  • jmmiller777jmmiller777 Posts: 1,324 ✭✭✭
    CURRENT PROJECTS IN WORK:
    To be honest, no direction, but...
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    1975 minis NrMt Kelloggs PSA 9
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  • jmmiller777jmmiller777 Posts: 1,324 ✭✭✭
    Not even close, a terrible fake or the Mick had some serious shakes going on. Notice where the pen is picked up and then put back down.IMHO, I would stay away...
    CURRENT PROJECTS IN WORK:
    To be honest, no direction, but...
    1966-69 Topps EX+
    1975 minis NrMt Kelloggs PSA 9
    All Topps Heritage-Master Sets
    image
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,438 ✭✭✭✭✭
    That one looks like the Marino balls IMO.

    What about this one?

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    Mike
  • gonzergonzer Posts: 3,037 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Why would the Mick start the auto by first signing the vertical bar of the 'K' then the "e' and 'y'? Check the ink flow.
  • csmtampacsmtampa Posts: 1,828 ✭


    << <i>That one looks like the Marino balls IMO.

    What about this one?

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    Good
  • Probstein123Probstein123 Posts: 1,281 ✭
    its ng
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  • SUNTZSUNTZ Posts: 35 ✭✭
    First Mantle ball is bogus. It looks like the same batch of Mantle balls that Operation Bullpen busted. I think to second mantle is authentic. P.
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,438 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The one I posted is good.

    It was signed while he was under contract with UD.
    Mike
  • MeatloafMeatloaf Posts: 1,308


    << <i>The one I posted is good.

    It was signed while he was under contract with UD. >>



    UDA and Steiner.....can't go wrong! Meatloaf
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