Hello Forum Readers:
I need a little help with this one. I have posted a link below for a current auction of a Cal Ripken 2131 game used baseball signed by Cal and all four game umpires from the game on Sept 6, 1995. I am sure we are all aware of the bogus baseballs that were doctored by Al Clark and sold as game used when they in fact never were. Heritage auctions that is running this auction even lists in the description questions surrounding the actual game use of this ball. There is an LOA provided for the Ripken signature by PSA/DNA. My question is this. I was always under the impression perhaps incorrectly, that the doctored balls were only ever either signed by Al Clark or came with and LOA from Al Clark. It was my understanding that any of the balls that were actual authentic game used balls were signed by all four umpires from this game. If anyone can clairfy this for me I would appreciate it.
What is further complicating this particular ball is that it is signed by all four game umpires and Cal but also comes with the LOA from Al Clark. Again, I was under the impression that any balls that came with the Clark LOA were completely bogus. If anyone can clear up this issue that would be a great help.
Thanks
Brett Herman
brettherman2131@hotmail.com
I need a little help with this one. I have posted a link below for a current auction of a Cal Ripken 2131 game used baseball signed by Cal and all four game umpires from the game on Sept 6, 1995. I am sure we are all aware of the bogus baseballs that were doctored by Al Clark and sold as game used when they in fact never were. Heritage auctions that is running this auction even lists in the description questions surrounding the actual game use of this ball. There is an LOA provided for the Ripken signature by PSA/DNA. My question is this. I was always under the impression perhaps incorrectly, that the doctored balls were only ever either signed by Al Clark or came with and LOA from Al Clark. It was my understanding that any of the balls that were actual authentic game used balls were signed by all four umpires from this game. If anyone can clairfy this for me I would appreciate it.
What is further complicating this particular ball is that it is signed by all four game umpires and Cal but also comes with the LOA from Al Clark. Again, I was under the impression that any balls that came with the Clark LOA were completely bogus. If anyone can clear up this issue that would be a great help.
Thanks
Brett Herman
brettherman2131@hotmail.com
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