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Autographs through the mail

By Bryan PetrulisApr 1, 2020
The letter that Jessie Zaccaro originally sent to Zack Monroe 27 years ago. Monroe recently returned the letter with two autographed baseball cards. He wrote a short note at the bottom of the letter.
Autographs

Collector receives autographed cards 27 years after sending request letter

By Bert LehmanDec 5, 2019
1983 Topps
Autographs

A look at how autographs have changed for three former major league players

By Bert LehmanDec 5, 2019
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Autographs

Retired baseball players who sign through the mail

By Bert LehmanMay 9, 2019
A Ted Williams signature from 1964. (Images courtesy Ron Keurajian)
Baseball

Ted Williams was a signing machine, creating a glut of his autographs on the market

By Ron KeurajianDec 10, 2019
Kevin Keating
Baseball

New book explores baseball's autograph collecting world

By Bert LehmanDec 5, 2019
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Auctions

Vintage cards and autographed items highlight current Clean Sweep Auction

By Bert LehmanDec 6, 2019
With the move to Arizona, the L.A. Dodgers kept the autograph walkway tradition alive. Clayton Kershaw was a willing and active signer this spring.
Hobby News

Spring Training 2015 Report: A Cactus League 'Mancation'

By Tom BartschMay 5, 2015
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News

Remembering Casey and the All-Stars

By Tom BartschOct 7, 2013
This is an example of a COA used by Round Five from FBI files, a New Jersey company run by ex-heavyweight boxer Chuck Wepner. Round Five is among the memorabilia firms to appear on a comprehensive list released by the FBI of all organizations involved in its years-long Operation Bullpen investigation related to forged memorabilia.
Fraud Issues

Operation Bullpen: Authenticators and autograph sellers to watch for

By Kevin NelsonDec 5, 2019
Two of the best signers at the Pepsi event was future Hall of Famer Trevor Hoffman and current Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith.
News

'If You Build It, They Will Come' ...Well, Pepsi Did

By Tom BartschJun 26, 2013
The Mother Teresa baseball, perhaps the most famous autograph forgery ever done.
Baseball

Part 5: What's So Crazy About a Mother Teresa Baseball Anyhow?

By Tom BartschApr 30, 2013
Hobby News

Keurajian Wins 2013 SABR Baseball Research Award

By Tom BartschApr 29, 2013
A classic shot of the great Joe DiMaggio in action. The only thing that’s wrong is the signature is a fake.
Authentication

Forging the Big Three: DiMaggio, Mantle, Williams

By Tom BartschApr 22, 2013
Mickey Mantle with the No. 7 beneath his signature – the classic look.
Fraud Issues

How To Trick People and Get Away With It: The Art and Craft of the Forger

By Tom BartschApr 9, 2013
A fake Babe Ruth baseball, signed on the sweet spot.
Authentication

Operation Bullpen, and Why Forgers Don't Always Hit the Sweet Spot

By Tom BartschApr 2, 2013
Willie Mays

Mike Schmidt Crys Foul at the Quality of Today's Signatures

By Tom BartschOct 2, 2012
Here is a Cartwright signature circa 1860. With striking, bold letters, Cartwright often signed “Alex J. Cartwright” or “Alx” on his documents.
Baseball

Signature Study: Alexander Cartwright

By Tom BartschAug 28, 2012
Autographs

New Presidential Autograph Book Now Available

By Tom BartschDec 5, 2019