Florida man sets "record" for most autographed baseballs

Tabe · October 18, 2011 5:27AM

Anybody wanna take a guess on how many are bogus?

Florida Man with 4000+ Autographed Baseballs

Tabe

Meatloaf · October 18, 2011 5:33AM

<< <i>Anybody wanna take a guess on how many are bogus?

http://www.kboi2.com/news/offbeat/132053023.html

Tabe >>

I bet he has a ton from Operation Bullpen. Meatloaf

Ironmanfan · October 18, 2011 5:34AM

I'm sure he is a regular bidder with Coaches Corner

IMF

Tabe · October 18, 2011 8:04AM

Given that he's saying he's got *9* Babe Ruth balls, a Joe/Marilyn ball, and a Shoeless Joe ball, I gotta think his collection is mostly fakes.

Tabe

vladguerrero · October 18, 2011 8:18AM

you have to give the guy some credit!

TonyC · October 18, 2011 9:29AM

Here's an AP video of the collection. Anyone with solid knowledge of some of the pricer balls can chime in on authenticity.

Video

Boopotts · October 18, 2011 9:37AM

Looks like we have a gold medal winner in the first event of the inaugural Virgin Olympics.

jasoneggert · October 18, 2011 10:38AM

I want the room! Not the balls (I would take them if you gave them to me) But that room is sweet!

-Jason

relaxed · October 18, 2011 12:03PM

Pretty awesome, but not sure I would want the risk of having to have guns around in case of trouble.

Bear48 · October 19, 2011 1:59AM

Sweet vault!!

captainthreeputt · October 19, 2011 3:21AM

I agree, sweet vault!!!!!

MBMiller25 · October 19, 2011 3:25AM

Holy Cow! Quite the collection, even more impressive is the vault built to house it.

mlbfan2 · October 19, 2011 3:54AM

Shouldn't some members here be in the Guinness book for their collections?

Most autographed rookie cards?
Most rack packs with stars on top?
Most Chris Sabo cards?

Tabe · October 19, 2011 5:09AM

His setup is certainly awesome, that's for sure. I still suspect that he's got a ton of fakes.

And how is 4000 the record? Seems like anybody who wants to could easily break that record.

Tabe

Stone193 · October 19, 2011 5:17AM

I guess the vault will make a great panic room.

Great collection - I have no idea on authenticity tho.

Plus - why advertise the collection - it's like he's begging for someone to test his security?

KeepItWarm · October 19, 2011 5:17AM

Just imagine his porn room!

bking · October 19, 2011 5:20AM

<< <i>Just imagine his porn room! >>

Bet there are a TON more fakes in there..

Sean1125 · October 19, 2011 5:21AM

You know you're a redneck when:

"It's fireproof, it's bomb proof," he says of his showroom/vault. "If there's a tornado warning, we come in here with a beer and sit down."

Stone193 · October 19, 2011 5:21AM

<< <i>

<< <i>Just imagine his porn room! >>

Bet there are a TON more fakes in there.. >>

I would imagine everyone has witnessed a fake orgasm sometime in their existence?

augustaman · October 19, 2011 5:30AM

Am I wrong or do I remember hearing once that Joe Jackson
was illiterate and thus unable to sign his own name?

augustaman · October 19, 2011 5:34AM

Just found this on the web..........

A Joe Jackson signature is perhaps the scarcest in all of sports. Part of the legend of Joe Jackson is that he was illiterate, and could not even sign his name. The fact was Jackson could sign his name, but was very reluctant to do so, and rarely signed except when absolutely necessary, usually on legal documents.

This did not stop autograph seekers from requesting Jackson's signature by mail, and when these occasional requests came in they were honored by Mrs. Jackson, who would sign Joe's name for him. Signature request signed by Joe's wife usually on index cards or alike sized pieces of paper sell for about $200.-$1,000.

The very few signatures that I found mostly appear on documents. A Joe Jackson Signed Recognizance Bond from the Barry Harper collection, sold for $44,062.50

I also found a Shoeless Joe Jackson/Buck Weaver Signed Baseball that sold for $69,000. (The only known example of its kind)

If you are looking for a Joe Jackson Signed baseball, forget it. You will have an easier time finding his "Shoes" If you have one. Please contact me with pictures. Below I will leave a link to samples of autographs with the likes of Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Lou Gehrig and others.

Florida man sets &quot;record&quot; for most autographed baseballs

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Florida man sets "record" for most autographed baseballs