Is this Hank Aaron signature legit?

thenavarro · May 20, 2008 3:18AM

I got this TTM today, yep I know its on the sleeve and not on the card, but if its a legit sig, I'll be resending the card tomorrow without the sleeve.

What do y'all think, authentic Aaron sig or not?

Mike

jimq112 · May 20, 2008 3:23AM

Looks a lot like mine, I think it's legit

edited to change my mind, you guys are right. I took a better look at mine and this one is way smoother. Probably somebody helping with his many TTM requests.

Closeup of my aaron auto card, PSA/DNA certified

TNTonPMS · May 20, 2008 3:25AM

It really does not look like any I have seen before , he is getting up there in age and the flow on that sig seems to be way smoother than what I am used to seeing from him .

I hope I am not correct though .

On the bright side, if it turns out it is not his sig, at least the card is not ruined now .

PSA/DNA'd Aaron sig .

BunchOBull · May 20, 2008 3:25AM

It's a much stronger sig than I've come to expect from the aging Aaron. I don't know?

StanTheManMusial · May 20, 2008 3:29AM

To be honest, I have my doubts, and lean more towards a secretary sig. I may be wrong, but I would not feel safe calling that one an authentic Hank Aaron signature.

TNTonPMS · May 20, 2008 3:40AM

That is what I am thinking also, secretarial . . .

Edited to add, I see no signs of the typical hand shaking in his sig .

VitoCo1972 · May 20, 2008 3:44AM

Yeah, I made my case as it being a secretarial in the other thread. Have you tried calling the Braves? Maybe if you tell them you have a world class collection and you're willing to email them a link to pictures of what you have they'll tell you legitimately if he signs through the team - and maybe you could find someone to shepherd it to him for you - or give you an in at his next private signing. I did this a couple of times when collecting golf signatures of guys that don't play anymore - and was successful a few times at getting home addresses and people to ask them in person. Maybe contact their PR Department. I work in Marketing/PR and if someone calls me and is looking for a signature from someone in one of our movies (this doesn't happen very often) and I DO have access to them, if I'm not busy, I'll usually send an email to see if I can arrange it. It just depends on the day.

brianwintersfan · May 20, 2008 3:44AM

I have also heard his wife signs as well. Here is the one I got from him in the last year or two. Mine was TTM as well so it might not be legit as well. I was hoping since I'm from Milwaukee he might have taken pity on me and signed it. :-)

TNTonPMS · May 20, 2008 3:53AM

I did find this one that closely resembles the sig on the card holder though .

This one was authenticated through Steiner .

StanTheManMusial · May 20, 2008 3:53AM

<< I have also heard his wife signs as well. Here is the one I got from him in the last year or two. Mine was TTM as well so it might not be legit as well. I was hoping since I'm from Milwaukee he might have taken pity on me and signed it. :-)

>>

That is legit right there. Nice job.

TNTonPMS · May 20, 2008 3:58AM

I do think Brian Winters Aaron auto is legit though .

Edited to add, I love these types of threads .

I learn so much , I love comparing autographs .

I think I am gonna go to the library and pick up some books on "Graphology"

Is that even a word ?

Sounds like it could be ?

thenavarro · May 20, 2008 5:17AM

Thanks for the opinions so far. I think y'all have at least talked some sense into me for a short interim to not send it back out immediately, man I was so excited when that envelope came in today!! I think it has to be a record for turnaround time on a TTM request though!!

I think I'm going to take Vitoco's suggestion and try to do some groundwork through the Braves PR dep't first. That sounds like a good, reasonable suggestion. Take care,

Mike

VitoCo1972 · May 20, 2008 5:18AM

<< Thanks for the opinions so far. I think y'all have at least talked some sense into me for a short interim to not send it back out immediately, man I was so excited when that envelope came in today!! I think it has to be a record for turnaround time on a TTM request though!!

I think I'm going to take Vitoco's suggestion and try to do some groundwork through the Braves PR dep't first. That sounds like a good, reasonable suggestion. Take care,

Mike >>

Good Luck Mike. I'm rooting for you. That's a helluva collection you have already.
Best,
Mike

TNTonPMS · May 20, 2008 5:39AM

Good luck man . . . you seem to have quite a bit of good luck , so keep up the good work , it definitley is something special .

I wish I could do it , I just can't bring myself to , I never have been able to do it .

I don't mind seeing others do it though , I think it is great .

bhl2359 · May 20, 2008 6:25AM

Did you specifically request that only Hank sign the card? And that if that wasn't possible, to just send the card back and not ruin it with a fake auto?

mrguby · May 20, 2008 8:45AM

does an auto change when a person gets older. that might answer your ?.

VitoCo1972 · May 20, 2008 4:28PM

Mike, I saw your post in the BST, what are the details on the June Aaron signing?

thenavarro · May 21, 2008 12:33AM

Mike,

I'll post the Aaron signing details when I get home from work tonight, I'm on a five minute break right now, but I can post them tonight.

Mike

ebayaddict · May 21, 2008 5:41AM

Sorry,........... gotta go no.

thenavarro · May 21, 2008 10:08AM

<< Mike, I saw your post in the BST, what are the details on the June Aaron signing? >>

Here is a link to the Aaron signing with all the details.

Aaron signing link

WinPitcher · May 21, 2008 10:54AM

Did you specifically request that only Hank sign the card? And that if that wasn't possible, to just send the card back and not ruin it with a fake auto?

Whoever signed it did not sign the card. The toploader was signed.

Steve

bhl2359 · May 21, 2008 2:32PM

<< Did you specifically request that only Hank sign the card? And that if that wasn't possible, to just send the card back and not ruin it with a fake auto?

Whoever signed it did not sign the card. The toploader was signed.

Steve >>

No (feces). My point was whether he had give specific instructions on how not to ruin the card with a fake autograph. Not whether the idiot who signed the sleeve knew what they were doing. But thanks for your valuable input.

WinPitcher · May 21, 2008 10:54PM

Maybe you could have been more specific?

Yes he gave specific instructions so the 'idiot' knowing that, signed the sleeve instead
of the card.

Only Hank signs the cards.

Are you kidding?

My point was I thought you did not know the sleeve was signed.

Steve

Stingray · May 21, 2008 11:04PM

Who is he giving these specific directions to??

bhl2359 · May 22, 2008 5:31AM

<< Maybe you could have been more specific?

Yes he gave specific instructions so the 'idiot' knowing that, signed the sleeve instead
of the card.

Only Hank signs the cards.

Are you kidding?

My point was I thought you did not know the sleeve was signed.

Steve >>

If he gave specific instructions (For example: "Please don't ruin my valuable Hank Aaron rookie card with a fake signature. If Mr. Aaron is unable tio sign the card, please return it to me."), then why would someone in his office sign the sleeve? What is the point of that?

1954HankAaron · November 15, 2024 6:02PM

wondering if real or secretarial? thanks for any help

1954HankAaron · November 15, 2024 6:03PM

HANK AARON 1969 O-PEE-CHEE SIGNED AUTOGRAPHED CARD #100 ATLANTA BRAVES - Picture 1 of 3

real or fake?

Is this Hank Aaron signature legit?

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