http://www.beckett.com/news/2010/05/the-evolution-of-an-autograph-which-ones-your-favorite/ Just another WordPress site Wed, 22 May 2013 03:07:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 http://www.beckett.com/news/2010/05/the-evolution-of-an-autograph-which-ones-your-favorite/#comment-23536 Interesting Links | Paul's Random Stuff Wed, 19 May 2010 03:49:02 +0000 http://www.beckett.com/news/?p=20846#comment-23536 [...] Beckett’s Chris Olds takes a look at how different some early examples of popular players autographs are compared to their current signatures. (I actually have one of those 1991 Front Row Manny Ramirez cards.) 40.659500 -74.288354 [...] [...] Beckett’s Chris Olds takes a look at how different some early examples of popular players autographs are compared to their current signatures. (I actually have one of those 1991 Front Row Manny Ramirez cards.) 40.659500 -74.288354 [...]

]]> http://www.beckett.com/news/2010/05/the-evolution-of-an-autograph-which-ones-your-favorite/#comment-23535 chrisolds Tue, 18 May 2010 21:43:13 +0000 http://www.beckett.com/news/?p=20846#comment-23535 Yep. As much as the original is rarer, I'd be much more comfortable with a "newer" Mantle -- despite it being faked more. Yep. As much as the original is rarer, I’d be much more comfortable with a “newer” Mantle — despite it being faked more.

]]> http://www.beckett.com/news/2010/05/the-evolution-of-an-autograph-which-ones-your-favorite/#comment-23534 Sean Tue, 18 May 2010 21:40:47 +0000 http://www.beckett.com/news/?p=20846#comment-23534 Similarly, here's a comparison between The Mick's early signature and his latter-day autograph: http://bit.ly/cQM3dj Similarly, here’s a comparison between The Mick’s early signature and his latter-day autograph: http://bit.ly/cQM3dj

]]> http://www.beckett.com/news/2010/05/the-evolution-of-an-autograph-which-ones-your-favorite/#comment-23533 chrisolds Tue, 18 May 2010 21:30:04 +0000 http://www.beckett.com/news/?p=20846#comment-23533 The early Jeter! http://bit.ly/awfigR The early Jeter! http://bit.ly/awfigR

]]> http://www.beckett.com/news/2010/05/the-evolution-of-an-autograph-which-ones-your-favorite/#comment-23532 Sean Tue, 18 May 2010 21:15:43 +0000 http://www.beckett.com/news/?p=20846#comment-23532 To Kay's point, Mickey Mantle's iconic signature that we all have looks nothing like his autograph when he was coming up — his stylized M's didn't begin until he was in the majors a year or two. Similarly, I have a 1994 Derek Jeter Classic Four-Sport autographed card (#'ed to 1125), which has a signature that is not as wide (for lack of a better word) than his current John Hancock, and which has the names "Derek" and Jeter" with a lil' space in between them, as opposed to when he signs it now and it's seemingly all one word. To Kay’s point, Mickey Mantle’s iconic signature that we all have looks nothing like his autograph when he was coming up — his stylized M’s didn’t begin until he was in the majors a year or two. Similarly, I have a 1994 Derek Jeter Classic Four-Sport autographed card (#’ed to 1125), which has a signature that is not as wide (for lack of a better word) than his current John Hancock, and which has the names “Derek” and Jeter” with a lil’ space in between them, as opposed to when he signs it now and it’s seemingly all one word.

]]> http://www.beckett.com/news/2010/05/the-evolution-of-an-autograph-which-ones-your-favorite/#comment-23531 Eric the Midget Tue, 18 May 2010 20:49:38 +0000 http://www.beckett.com/news/?p=20846#comment-23531 I've done it. It can really take a toll on your wrist. I’ve done it. It can really take a toll on your wrist.

]]> http://www.beckett.com/news/2010/05/the-evolution-of-an-autograph-which-ones-your-favorite/#comment-23530 Kay Tue, 18 May 2010 20:16:39 +0000 http://www.beckett.com/news/?p=20846#comment-23530 its because of this that some people will question the authenticity of a signature because it doesnt look like the ones they are used to seeing. some players signed differently when they first came up and then got older and wiser. also, some players dont take the time when signing in a crowd or on the run instead of at a table getting paid. i wonder how the auto graders can keep up with this all and not make any mistakes? its because of this that some people will question the authenticity of a signature because it doesnt look like the ones they are used to seeing. some players signed differently when they first came up and then got older and wiser. also, some players dont take the time when signing in a crowd or on the run instead of at a table getting paid. i wonder how the auto graders can keep up with this all and not make any mistakes?

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