Hank Aaron's Signature

pab00a · 05-08-2013, 01:30 PM

Are there any experts on Hank Aaron's signature on the board? I'd like to add an autographed baseball to my collection and just don't want to spend my money on a fake (I'm definately going for a PSA or JSA certification).

Are there any distinguishing characteristics to look for in Hank's signature, or ways to tell if a PSA/JSA ball has been altered? I've noticed some balls for sale have both JSA and PSA authentication stickers, and I've seen some stickers that tend to bubble up a bit - is this normal?

Thanks in advance for your advice.

YankeesKRD · 05-08-2013, 03:02 PM

I always like bringing this in when I can!

A ball Hank (known as Henry at the time) signed for my Grandfather over 40 years ago when my Grandfather worked at Ward foods and they were trying to get Hank for the Oh Henry! bar.

The back of the ball actually has the Oh Henry logo on it too!

ETSC · 05-08-2013, 04:08 PM

I'm no expert, but here is one on an old NL ball. His autograph today looks very different as he has gotten older. Much less fluid with his penstroke (far less fluid than the Henry Aaron auto above).

The stickers can bubble up over time, but usually not if properly stored and not handled excessively. Always make sure to check the PSA or JSA online database to ensure the cert # matches the item. Also, make sure you get the cert with the ball, not simply the sticker on the ball. Hope that helps some. Good luck with your purchase.

SDcardguy24 · 05-08-2013, 06:10 PM

I would just pay the extra for a Steiner Hank Aaron baseball. I know they've had him in a lot recently and he's signed a ton for them.

05-08-2013, 01:30 PM	#1
pab00a Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 48	Hank Aaron's Signature Are there any experts on Hank Aaron's signature on the board? I'd like to add an autographed baseball to my collection and just don't want to spend my money on a fake (I'm definately going for a PSA or JSA certification). Are there any distinguishing characteristics to look for in Hank's signature, or ways to tell if a PSA/JSA ball has been altered? I've noticed some balls for sale have both JSA and PSA authentication stickers, and I've seen some stickers that tend to bubble up a bit - is this normal? Thanks in advance for your advice.

05-08-2013, 04:08 PM	#3
ETSC Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 2,020 ShopVarsityCollectibles	I'm no expert, but here is one on an old NL ball. His autograph today looks very different as he has gotten older. Much less fluid with his penstroke (far less fluid than the Henry Aaron auto above). The stickers can bubble up over time, but usually not if properly stored and not handled excessively. Always make sure to check the PSA or JSA online database to ensure the cert # matches the item. Also, make sure you get the cert with the ball, not simply the sticker on the ball. Hope that helps some. Good luck with your purchase. __________________ Twitter: @VarsityCollect Sports Card Album: http://sportscardalbum.com/u/VarsityCollectibles Always Looking For: Stan Musial and Bob Gibson

05-08-2013, 03:02 PM	#2
YankeesKRD Banned Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Connecticut, USA Posts: 1,808	I always like bringing this in when I can! A ball Hank (known as Henry at the time) signed for my Grandfather over 40 years ago when my Grandfather worked at Ward foods and they were trying to get Hank for the Oh Henry! bar. The back of the ball actually has the Oh Henry logo on it too!

05-08-2013, 06:10 PM	#4
SDcardguy24 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 9,264	I would just pay the extra for a Steiner Hank Aaron baseball. I know they've had him in a lot recently and he's signed a ton for them.