Autograph Authentication – Nolan Ryan Confidence Grade: B (Likely Authentic) Overview This report evaluates the authenticity of a Nolan Ryan autograph on a monochromatic printed card (black-and-white photographic substrate with freeze-frame pitching action). The item was reportedly obtained through a TTM (Through-The-Mail) request, a context that requires measured skepticism due to variable provenance and high-volume…
Autograph Authentication – Bruce Willis Confidence Grade: B (Likely Authentic) Overview This report evaluates the authenticity of a signature attributed to Bruce Willis located on the cover of a Die Hard laserdisc (Special Widescreen Edition). The medium is consistent with collectible memorabilia from the late 1980s–1990s. The visual inspection was conducted through simulated high-resolution (10x…
Autograph Authentication – Shaquille O’Neal Confidence Grade: A (Most Likely Authentic) Overview Upon forensic examination of the submitted 8×10 glossy photograph purportedly signed by Shaquille O’Neal, the signature demonstrates strong indicators of manual authorship. The stroke patterns, varied ink pressure, fluid curves, and inconsistency in spacing across letters suggest freehand execution rather than mechanical reproduction…
Autograph Authentication – Mike Tyson Confidence Grade: B (Likely Authentic) Overview The submitted item is a signed trading card of noted boxer Mike Tyson, popularly recognized as “Iron Mike.” The image depicts an aggressive facial expression famously associated with Tyson, and the card features a bold silver signature applied over the lower portion of the…
Autograph Authentication – Audi Crooks Confidence Grade: A (Most Likely Authentic) Overview The submitted image depicts a signed trading card featuring Audi Crooks of Iowa State University. The card includes both a signature and an inscription: “43 points / 20 minutes.” The ink appears to be applied directly to the surface of the card with…
Autograph Authentication – Bruce Willis Confidence Grade: B (Likely Authentic) Overview This forensic analysis evaluates an autograph reportedly signed by Bruce Willis on a glossy production still photo from a garage-set film scene. Initial visual inspection at simulated 10x magnification indicates the signature presents multiple signs consistent with hand-signed authenticity, yet a few indicators of…
Autograph Authentication – Bruce Willis Confidence Grade: B (Likely Authentic) Overview The autograph in question, appearing on a promotional photo from the 1988 film Die Hard, is attributed to Bruce Willis. After simulating a forensic-level magnification and testing the signature against known reproduction artifacts (autopen mimicry, print overlays, photocopy degradation), we find no conclusive indicators…
Autograph Authentication – Schu | Whitaker | Heath | Henneman Confidence Grade: B (Likely Authentic) Overview This analysis evaluates four signatures appearing on a baseball manufactured in Taiwan, attributed to: Rick Schu Michael Heath John Henneman A fourth signer interpreted as Greg Whitaker (based on visible script; “Whitaker” is not clearly printed, and identification remains…
Autograph Authentication – Ron Guidry Confidence Grade: B (Likely Authentic) Overview This forensic analysis evaluates the autograph on a baseball claimed to be signed by Ron Guidry. The visible signature is located on a side panel of the ball and is inscribed in what appears to be dark blue ink. It is accompanied by additional…
Autograph Authentication – Magic Johnson Confidence Grade: A (Most Likely Authentic) Overview: The submitted image features a signature over a photo of basketball legend Magic Johnson during his playing days with the Los Angeles Lakers. The signature appears in silver ink in the upper left quadrant of the image, extending over a dark background with…