Autograph Verification Report
Autograph Authentication – Frank Thomas Confidence Grade: A (Most Likely Authentic) Overview The baseball under examination features a single signature, “Frank Thomas,” numbered “35,” and accompanied by the inscription “HOF 2014.” The autograph is located on the sweet spot of the baseball, likely signed with a blue ballpoint pen, consistent with standard autograph practices. Preliminary…
Autograph Authentication – Babe Ruth Confidence Grade: C (Likely NOT Authentic) Overview The submitted image contains a photo of Babe Ruth, with a visible autograph in black ink reportedly bearing his signature. An initial visual inspection and forensic-level magnification-based analysis were carried out to evaluate signs of authorship, reproduction, or forgery. Given the immense market…
Autograph Authentication – Joe Frazier Confidence Grade: B (Likely Authentic) Overview The item under evaluation is a signed “Greatest Olympians” trading card featuring Joe Frazier, depicting him from the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games. A black, flowing signature is overlaid prominently across the lower portion of the card. The inscription appears to be “Joe Frazier” in…
Autograph Authentication – Muhammad Ali Confidence Grade: D (Very Likely NOT Authentic) Overview This forensic investigation was conducted on a silver marker signature attributed to Muhammad Ali, written on a red leather or synthetic boxing glove surface. The signature is highly stylized with a vertical entry stroke and cursive, tent-like middle forms that resemble “Muhammad,”…
Autograph Authentication – Stan Musial Confidence Grade: B (Likely Authentic) Overview The presented item is a baseball purportedly autographed by Stan Musial. An in-depth forensic analysis was performed on the signature visible in the image. Initial observations reflect characteristics generally consistent with hand-signed inscriptions, including dynamic stroke flow and contextual compatibility with known authentic Musial…
Autograph Authentication – Chase Utley Confidence Grade: B (Likely Authentic) Overview This autograph, attributed to former MLB player Chase Utley, appears prominently on a glossy photographic surface. Initial macroscopic inspection reveals characteristics consistent with freehand marker signatures, though there are subtle irregularities worth noting. Based on a forensic inspection of line quality, ink behavior, and…
Autograph Authentication – Trey Turner Confidence Grade: B (Likely Authentic) Overview The presented image depicts a bold, red signature composed of stylized initials, presumed to be those of Trey Turner. The signature shows consistent pressure dynamics, natural stroke flow, and tapering that are typically associated with handwritten autographs rather than mechanical reproductions or digital facsimiles….
Autograph Authentication – Jim Rice Confidence Grade: A (Most Likely Authentic) Overview This report presents a forensic analysis of a baseball signature attributed to Jim Rice, accompanied by the inscription “A.L. M.V.P. 78”. Under simulated 10x magnification and high-resolution inspection, the autograph displays numerous hallmarks of live, freehand execution absent in most machine reproductions or…
Autograph Authentication – Vladimir Guerrero Confidence Grade: B (Likely Authentic) Overview The signature in question appears on an official league-style baseball and is executed in blue ink, suggesting the use of a standard ballpoint pen or blue Sharpie, both common for authentic baseball signings. High-resolution visual inspection – simulating 10x magnification – allowed for a…
Autograph Authentication – Jeff Bagwell Confidence Grade: A (Most Likely Authentic) Overview The image provided shows a single autograph, attributed to Jeff Bagwell, on a standard Rawlings-style baseball. Based on high-resolution visual analysis under simulated 10x magnification, the signature demonstrates fluidity, pen pressure variation, and stylistic idiosyncrasies consistent with hand-executed, authentic signatures. There is no…