Is this a real Griffey autograph?

FTLFTL · 09-23-2023, 01:20 PM

I won an auction for a "Dan Wilson autograph ball" that had another autograph that looked like Ken Griffey, Jr. and was inexpensive enough that I thought it was worth a shot. The side of the ball has a Mariners logo and both autographs are in blue ballpoint pen. I'm contemplating getting it authenticated, but I feel like it's pointless because I have no real context so all they'd say is "consistent", plus I doubt I'd sell it anyway. Thoughts?

Also, yes, that's a Minions Funko on top.

BBases31 · 09-23-2023, 01:27 PM

Lol come on

EBCollectibles · 09-23-2023, 01:37 PM

No expert but it looks Baaaaadddd.

SyrNy1960 · 09-23-2023, 01:41 PM

Nope and nope

ScooterD · 09-23-2023, 02:13 PM

I actually think that’s a Scott Kingery auto

towerymt · 09-23-2023, 03:11 PM

Scott Spiezio circa '04-'05

hammertime · 09-23-2023, 03:25 PM

Led Zeppelin?

esoxwaters · 09-26-2023, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by towerymt

Scott Spiezio circa '04-'05

^^Pretty sure it's this.

FTLFTL · 09-23-2023, 07:05 PM

Eh, worth a shot. I have an Ernie Banks autograph that isn't that similar to other authenticated ones I see online, but (a) he wrote Ernest, which I've never seen elsewhere and (b) I know it's legit because I met him. I'm fascinated by people who have consistent signatures.

njsportscardguy · 09-23-2023, 07:45 PM

Perhaps,....a Kevin Griffey or a Kalvin Griffey...?? Then again, don't know if such a person even exists!! However,...I'll bet the farm; it ain't....THAT, Griffey!!!

FTLFTL · 09-23-2023, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by njsportscardguy

Perhaps,....a Kevin Griffey or a Kalvin Griffey...?? Then again, don't know if such a person even exists!! However,...I'll bet the farm; it ain't....THAT, Griffey!!!

lol it was worth a shot... the shipping was more than the ball

rngrdanny22 · 09-23-2023, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by FTLFTL

lol it was worth a shot... the shipping was more than the ball

That should have been a pretty big red flag...

caster513 · 09-23-2023, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by rngrdanny22

That should have been a pretty big red flag...

or just looking at the ball...

FTLFTL · 09-26-2023, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by rngrdanny22

That should have been a pretty big red flag...

It's the same basic reason I have a whole bunch of 1986 Topps Traded Bo Jackson cards, some Tiffany some not. They're basically lottery tickets and I hit like 20% of the time, but when I hit it's like a 500x. Either way, it's a funny story.

cspaced25 · 09-27-2023, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by FTLFTL

lol it was worth a shot... the shipping was more than the ball

It really wasn't though. You could've posted the picture prior to and everyone would've told you no.

csmtampa · 09-26-2023, 03:46 PM

Like a few others said it’s not a Ken Griffey Jr autograph lol

akaus21 · 09-26-2023, 03:51 PM

100% not Ken Griffey Jr's auto

Scarlet Knight · 09-26-2023, 04:25 PM

Definitely Scott Spiezio...

tonedef2oo8 · 09-26-2023, 10:21 PM

Thoughts?

You can’t tell what a Griffey auto looks like.

FTLFTL · 09-26-2023, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tonedef2oo8

Thoughts?

You can’t tell what a Griffey auto looks like.

Guess I'll stick to my day job

21Pittsburgh58 · 09-29-2023, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by FTLFTL

Guess I'll stick to my day job

Wait, wait, wait ... self deprecating humor?

No, we can't have that. You are obligated to respond in a pissy, know-it-all manner. You are to never, NEVER, not be offended by people who can't just give a simple answer to a question without being overly (and pathetically) judgmental.

Who are you, some kind of modern-day Jesus?

EDIT: Because I admit that I have replied to posts in a pissy, know-it-all manner. I'm as guilty as anyone else and just wanted to clarify that I am no saint. I do appreciate when someone takes it on the chin and just moves on.

FTLFTL · 09-29-2023, 10:48 PM

Who among us has not responded to something in that manner? To err is to be human; to forgive, divine.

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Originally Posted by 21Pittsburgh58

Wait, wait, wait ... self deprecating humor?

No, we can't have that. You are obligated to respond in a pissy, know-it-all manner. You are to never, NEVER, not be offended by people who can't just give a simple answer to a question without being overly (and pathetically) judgmental.

Who are you, some kind of modern-day Jesus?

EDIT: Because I admit that I have replied to posts in a pissy, know-it-all manner. I'm as guilty as anyone else and just wanted to clarify that I am no saint. I do appreciate when someone takes it on the chin and just moves on.

magicpapa · 09-29-2023, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by tonedef2oo8

Thoughts?

You can’t tell what a Griffey auto looks like.

towerymt · 09-27-2023, 12:18 AM

Looks the same

(this might not be good, came with a Scoreboard COA, ebay purchase about 20+yr ago)

CCPdro · 09-27-2023, 09:43 AM

OP you’re not an expert on every baseball player’s sig? For shame, sir. I too cast ridicule your way.

09-23-2023, 01:20 PM	#1
FTLFTL Member Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: New York Posts: 528	Is this a real Griffey autograph? I won an auction for a "Dan Wilson autograph ball" that had another autograph that looked like Ken Griffey, Jr. and was inexpensive enough that I thought it was worth a shot. The side of the ball has a Mariners logo and both autographs are in blue ballpoint pen. I'm contemplating getting it authenticated, but I feel like it's pointless because I have no real context so all they'd say is "consistent", plus I doubt I'd sell it anyway. Thoughts? Also, yes, that's a Minions Funko on top. Attached Thumbnails

09-23-2023, 01:37 PM	#3
EBCollectibles Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 4,961	No expert but it looks Baaaaadddd. __________________ Minnesota The Land Of 10,000 Excuses!! New to the Forums We Now Have Mind Readers!!

09-26-2023, 10:21 PM	#19
tonedef2oo8 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 7,328	Thoughts? You can’t tell what a Griffey auto looks like. __________________ *“ I am very good at calculating stuff. 160+60=210 “*

09-23-2023, 01:27 PM	#2
BBases31 Banned Join Date: Aug 2019 Posts: 7,603	Lol come on

09-23-2023, 01:41 PM	#4
SyrNy1960 Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 643	Nope and nope

09-23-2023, 02:13 PM	#5
ScooterD Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 5,297	I actually think that’s a Scott Kingery auto

09-23-2023, 03:11 PM	#6
towerymt Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: VA Posts: 8,749	Scott Spiezio circa '04-'05

09-23-2023, 03:25 PM	#7
hammertime Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: OH->MI->MD->VA Posts: 6,747	Led Zeppelin?

09-23-2023, 07:05 PM	#9
FTLFTL Member Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: New York Posts: 528	Eh, worth a shot. I have an Ernie Banks autograph that isn't that similar to other authenticated ones I see online, but (a) he wrote Ernest, which I've never seen elsewhere and (b) I know it's legit because I met him. I'm fascinated by people who have consistent signatures.

09-23-2023, 07:45 PM	#10
njsportscardguy Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Posts: 789	Perhaps,....a Kevin Griffey or a Kalvin Griffey...?? Then again, don't know if such a person even exists!! However,...I'll bet the farm; it ain't....THAT, Griffey!!!

09-26-2023, 03:46 PM	#16
csmtampa Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 4,270	Like a few others said it’s not a Ken Griffey Jr autograph lol

09-26-2023, 03:51 PM	#17
akaus21 Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: South Dakota Posts: 737	100% not Ken Griffey Jr's auto

09-26-2023, 04:25 PM	#18
Scarlet Knight Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: New Jersey Posts: 308	Definitely Scott Spiezio...

09-27-2023, 12:18 AM	#24
towerymt Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: VA Posts: 8,749	Looks the same (this might not be good, came with a Scoreboard COA, ebay purchase about 20+yr ago)

09-27-2023, 09:43 AM	#25
CCPdro Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Southern Carolina Posts: 106 sentimentalhogwash	OP you’re not an expert on every baseball player’s sig? For shame, sir. I too cast ridicule your way.