ARTICLES. One of the most competitive players who ever stepped between the lines, George Brett has one of baseball’s most distinctive autographs. Early in his career, Brett was an extremely cooperative signer, but that declined somewhat as the young third baseman became a star. As the demand for his time increased, Brett started having pre ... Dean’s willingness to be a passionate ambassador for the game added to his appeal with fans and collectors. During the 1950s, Dean used a ghost signer to help respond to autograph requests via the mail. For many years, these ghost-signed Dean autographs were sold and traded in the hobby as the real deal. In the ensuing decades, while his wife ... Jeff Bagwell. Jeffrey Robert Bagwell (May 27, 1968-) possessed a superb glove at first base and was one of the premier power hitters during his 15-years career in the 1990s and 2000s. The Boston Red Sox took Jeff in the fourth round of the 1989 MLB June Amateur Draft out of the University of Hartford. Bagwell was saddened after the Red Sox ...Ken Griffey, Sr. Clark Griffith Ken Griffey, Jr. Next Previous Next View Gallery AUTOGRAPH PROFILE SUBJECT PROFILE ARTICLES Unlike many of the sluggers who excelled during his era, Griffey was never linked to PEDs, which cast a shadow over so many stars of the 1990s and 2000s.Earlier in his career and up until the mid-to-late 1930s, Lajoie would often use his full first name "Napoleon" when signing. After that point, Lajoie started signing items as "Larry" much more frequently. The stellar hitter would often add a date to his autographs as well. This became an even more common practice after his retirement as a player.Brett Favre's autograph has remained virtually the same since coming into the league in 1991. A very simple "Brett Favre" followed by his jersey number (4) is the norm. As a tradition for football players, most included their number after their signature. As a young player with the Packers, it took a few years before Favre became a fan favorite.Mickey Mantle. Babe Ruth may be the king of the autograph world, but Mantle is a close second in terms of popularity. Even though Mantle signed enough autographs to fill an abyss, his autograph remains one of the most heavily-forged signatures of all time. Due to the number of requests, Mantle used a clubhouse attendant to help meet demand ... Directly after the grading process, choose Ship back to me to have in hand, Send to PSA Vault for safekeeping and selling, or to list in the next Weekly Auction. AutographFacts℠. U.S. Presidents. John F. Kennedy. Dwight D. Eisenhower. AUTOGRAPH PROFILE. SUBJECT PROFILE. ARTICLES. In terms of popularity, Derek Jeter was the Michael Jordan of baseball during his era. Early in his career, Jeter signed with the noted collectibles company Steiner Sports, which provided authentic Jeter autographs to the hobby. Even though he became popular with fans almost instantaneously, Jeter ...PSA AutographFacts is filled with photo examples and pricing info on signatures belonging to past and present athletes, entertainers, and historical figures.Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) & PSA/DNA Authentication Services. Services . PSA Services. Trading Card Grading Photograph Authentication. PSA Appraisals. Unopened Pack Grading. Ticket Grading. Autograph Encapsulation. Autograph Authentication ... PSA AutographFacts℠ PSA ...Monford Merrill “Monte” Irvin (February 25, 1919 - January 11, 2016) made a relatively seamless transition from the Negro Leagues to the Major Leagues. Irvin was a five-time Negro League All-Star and twice won the Negro League batting title. Moving over to the big leagues, Irvin played eight seasons for the New York Giants (1949-1955) and ...ARTICLES. One of the most competitive players who ever stepped between the lines, George Brett has one of baseball’s most distinctive autographs. Early in his career, Brett was an extremely cooperative signer, but that declined somewhat as the young third baseman became a star. As the demand for his time increased, Brett started having pre ... ARTICLES. Thomas Jesse Fears (December 3, 1922 - January 4, 2000) (WR/E) became the first true wide receiver when he lined up on the line of scrimmage but away from the tackle. The Los Angeles Rams took the two-time All-American from UCLA as a defensive back in the 11 th round of the 1945 NFL Draft and converted him into an offensive threat at ...Karl Malone. Karl Anthony Malone (July 24, 1963-) is widely regarded as the best power forward in NBA history, making the playoffs in each of his 19 seasons while standing second behind Kareem Abdul Jabbar in career points with 36,298. 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Arrietta had a break out year in 2015 when he went 22-6 with a 1.77 ERA and threw a no-hitter, which earned him the National League Cy Young ...Ruth completely changed the autograph landscape. Prior to his arrival in the major leagues, signing autographs was not commonplace. Ruth went out of his way to be accessible to fans of all ages. His social nature endeared him to the public and it presented infinite opportunities for Ruth to sign. He also signed numerous items for charity and ...PSA is focused strictly on condition, not content. When it comes to grading an autograph that features a salutation, inscription or notation, PSA will approach it as a whole with an emphasis on the actual signature and eye appeal. For example, let's say that a photo was signed "To Johnny, Merry Christmas, Babe Ruth."Minnie Minoso finished his career with his beloved White Sox with 1,963 hits including 336 doubles and 186 home runs, 1,136 runs scored, 205 stolen bases, 1,023 RBI and a .298 career batting average. Minnie remained a goodwill ambassador for the Chicago White Sox organization and was referred to as “Mr. White Sox" until his death in 2015.AUTOGRAPH PROFILE. SUBJECT PROFILE. ARTICLES. During the late 1980s, a friendly and accommodating Jerry Rice signed often for his fans. He penned a simple "Jerry Rice #80" most of the time. During Rice's early years, he would typically stack his signature with "Jerry" above "Rice." Later, Rice stretched his signature across an entire item and ...Samuel Paul Derringer (October 17, 1906 - November 17, 1987) was one of the premier starting pitchers in the National League in the 1930s and 1940s and pitched the first ever night game on May 24, 1935 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt turned on the lights from the White House as Derringer’s Cincinnati Reds faced the Philadelphia Phillies ... Gil Hodges. Gil Hodges proudly placed a beautiful, flowing autograph on everything he signed, and his style remained largely consistent throughout his adult life. Known for being a willing signer throughout his life, due to his early passing in 1972, authentic Hodges autographs can be more challenging than others to locate.Billy Evans. William George Evans (February 10, 1884 - January 23, 1956) began umpiring in the Major Leagues at the age of 22, and is the youngest umpire in history, earning the nickname “Boy Umpire”. While working as a local sports reporter for the Youngstown Daily Vindicator, Evans was asked to fill in as an umpire in a game between the ... Directly after the grading process, choose Ship back to me to have in hand, Send to PSA Vault for safekeeping and selling, or Sell on Goldin to list in the next Weekly Auction. View My Orders PSA …Williams possessed a beautiful autograph, but after suffering a series of strokes in the mid-1990s, the great slugger struggled to sign items, such as baseballs, with the same precision. That said, Williams continued to sign large numbers of autographs up until the time of his death. One of the most forged figures in the hobby, huge volumes of ... ARTICLES. One of the most competitive players who ever stepped between the lines, George Brett has one of baseball’s most distinctive autographs. Early in his career, Brett was an extremely cooperative signer, but that declined somewhat as the young third baseman became a star. As the demand for his time increased, Brett started having pre ...Early in his career, Rose had a simplistic-looking autograph, but his autograph slowly evolved into the distinctive signature collectors are accustomed to seeing today. From the 1970s onward, while the sizing of his letters has fluctuated, Rose maintained this often-seen signature style. During the height of the "Big Red Machine," Rose did use ... A great signer throughout his career and post career, Magic Johnson is rarely seen in public without a smile. His autograph, while more condensed than it was as a rookie in 1980, is very legible. On rare occasions, he will add his first name "Earvin" before the nickname "Magic." During his time in college at Michigan State, Johnson featured a ...PSA CardFacts: The Trading Card Database. June 11, 2020 Todd Tobias. Compiling the Trading Card Database of CardFacts Collectors around the hobby …SUBJECT PROFILE. ARTICLES. Joe Montana's signature has certainly evolved over time, and, during the late 1980s, Montana settled into his modern signature which is best described as "J Mont." His oversized "J" flows into what resembles an "oe" followed by his last name which is an oversized "M" followed by a loop for the rest of his autograph.Directly after the grading process, choose Ship back to me to have in hand, Send to PSA Vault for safekeeping and selling, or Sell on Goldin to list in the next Weekly Auction. View My Orders PSA …A prolific signer throughout his lifetime, Cobb’s autograph can be found on virtually all major mediums. In fact, he enjoyed writing so much that he often sent full, handwritten letters back to fans. Even single-signed baseballs can often be found with dates inscribed. The two most common variations of his signature are simply "Ty Cobb" and ...Autograph Corner: Moving Day: Autograph Collectors Love Firsts and Lasts; Autograph Corner: Recent Autograph Shows: A Tale of a Few Cities; 2012 PSA/DNA Autograph Report: The Ten Most Dangerous Autographs; 2015 PSA/DNA Autograph Report: The Ten Most Dangerous Autographs; 2014 PSA/DNA Autograph Report: The Ten Most …Willie Lee McCovey (January 10, 1938 - October 31, 2018) started his career off with a bang going 4-for-4 in his Major League debut against Hall of Fame pitcher Robin Roberts en route to a .354 rookie year batting average and the National League Rookie of the Year Award. Willie played the majority of his career in cavernous Candlestick Park ...Tier 8. $110. $499 or less. Autograph and Professional Model Bat authentication are separate services. In order to have the autograph authenticated, you must fill out a separate PSA/DNA Authentication submission form, in addition to your Professional Model Bat submission form. Both submission forms must accompany the item.Rickey Henderson. In addition to being widely considered the greatest leadoff hitter of all time, Henderson was one of the real characters of the game. While his signing habits for fans were somewhat inconsistent throughout his career, Henderson did sign a large number of items through various companies during his playing career and beyond.Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here. London is one of my favorite cities in the world, but having spent... Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current o...Wilt Chamberlain. As a signer, Wilt Chamberlain typically obliged fans, especially during the height of his career in the 1960s, and he loved the attention. Chamberlain rarely traveled with an entourage, which is now …A willing signer for fans and collectors his entire life, Gretzky has rarely disappointed anyone seeking out his autograph. His early signature from the 1980s was very slow, choppy and almost childlike. By the late 1980s, Gretzky had found his groove and developed a very quick and easy-to-read signature. Gretzky's autograph remained the same ... Autograph Encapsulation. Autograph Authentication. Memorabilia Authentication. PSA QuickOpinion ... PSA CardFacts ® PSA ProBatFacts℠ ...Justin Morneau. Justin Ernest George Morneau (May 15, 1981-) won the Memorial Cup as a member of the Portland Winter Hawks of the Western Hockey League, playing as “a backup to the backup” goaltender, as Morneau recalls. The Minnesota Twins originally drafted Justin as a catcher in the third round of the 1999 MLB June Amateur Draft, then ...Early Wynn (January 6, 1920 - April 4, 1999) pitched an American League record 23 seasons with the Washington Senators (1939-1944, 1946-1948), the Cleveland Indians (1949-1957, 1963) and the Chicago White Sox (1958-1962). Wynn viewed each game as a war and the opposing hitter as his “mortal enemy.”. Wynn was an extremely durable …Lionel Messi | PSA AutographFacts℠. New My Orders on Web + PSA App With PSA, your cards have options. Directly after the grading process, choose Ship back to me to have in hand, Send to PSA Vault for safekeeping and selling, or Sell on Goldin to list in the next Weekly Auction. View My Orders.Brett Favre's autograph has remained virtually the same since coming into the league in 1991. A very simple "Brett Favre" followed by his jersey number (4) is the norm. As a tradition for football players, most included their number after their signature. As a young player with the Packers, it took a few years before Favre became a fan favorite.Larry Christopher Allen, Sr. (November 27, 1971- ) played every position on the offensive line during his 14-year career in the NFL and was the key blocker for Hall of Fame running back and career rushing leader, Emmitt Smith. The Northern California native played JuCo football at Butte College before finishing his college career with Sonoma ...Stan Musial was one of the friendliest and most accessible superstars of his era. In fact, long after his playing career, when the hobby blossomed from a niche field into a nationwide industry, Musial helped create Stan the Man, Inc., a company that provided autographs direct to the public for many years, nearly up until the time he passed away ...PSA/DNA is the world's leading third-party authentication service for autographs and memorabilia. PSA/DNA Authentication Services was founded by PSA in 1998 in response to widespread counterfeiting, forgery and piracy of autographed collectibles. Just as PSA grading changed the way cards and other collectibles are valued, bought and sold, PSA ...Charles A. "Rip" Engle (March 26, 1906–March 7, 1983) was an end on the football team at Western Maryland College. After coaching in high school and a series of assistant positions at the college level, Engle was head coach of Brown University from 1944-1949, and Pennsylvania State University from 1950-1966.Williams possessed a beautiful autograph, but after suffering a series of strokes in the mid-1990s, the great slugger struggled to sign items, such as baseballs, with the same precision. That said, Williams continued to sign large numbers of autographs up until the time of his death. One of the most forged figures in the hobby, huge volumes of ... New My Orders on Web + PSA App With PSA, your cards have options. Directly after the grading process, choose Ship back to me to have in hand, AutographFacts℠. Entertainment. Shirley Temple-Black. Elizabeth Taylor. The King of Queens.ARTICLES. Thomas Jesse Fears (December 3, 1922 - January 4, 2000) (WR/E) became the first true wide receiver when he lined up on the line of scrimmage but away from the tackle. The Los Angeles Rams took the two-time All-American from UCLA as a defensive back in the 11 th round of the 1945 NFL Draft and converted him into an offensive threat at ... Frank Edwin "Tug" McGraw, Jr. (August 30, 1944 – January 5, 2004) was born in Martinez, California, and raised in the Bay Area. After playing baseball through high school and junior college, McGraw signed an amateur free agent contract with the New York Mets in 1964. He spent one season in the farm system, before making the big league club ...Jimmie Foxx. Jimmie Foxx was an accessible autograph signer and his autograph style changed dramatically over the course of his lifetime. In addition to changes in shape and style, especially the J in his first name, Foxx would spell his first name differently from "Jim" to "Jimmy" to "Jimmie." Every so often, Foxx allegedly used his brother to ...Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) & PSA/DNA Authentication Services. Services . PSA Services. Trading Card Grading Photograph Authentication. PSA Appraisals. Unopened Pack Grading. Ticket Grading. Autograph Encapsulation. Autograph Authentication ... PSA AutographFacts℠ PSA ...AUTOGRAPH PROFILE. SUBJECT PROFILE. ARTICLES. During the late 1980s, a friendly and accommodating Jerry Rice signed often for his fans. He penned a simple "Jerry Rice #80" most of the time. During Rice's early years, he would typically stack his signature with "Jerry" above "Rice." Later, Rice stretched his signature across an entire item and ...An autographed guitar sold with Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) Since the selling party is getting a financial benefit by saying the sold item is authentic, this brings the problem of trust. Today, CoAs are mostly worthless pieces of paper since they can (and sometimes are) be easily faked. This is why authentication companies provide serial ...Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) & PSA/DNA are divisions of Collectors Universe, Inc. Subscribe to our free newsletter Get free collecting news from leading hobby professionals, in-depth articles, breaking news, insightful videos & more!Mickey Mantle. Babe Ruth may be the king of the autograph world, but Mantle is a close second in terms of popularity. Even though Mantle signed enough autographs to fill an abyss, his autograph remains one of the most heavily-forged signatures of all time. Due to the number of requests, Mantle used a clubhouse attendant to help meet demand ...Groucho Marx Personalized Photo. Groucho Marx Signature Closeup. Groucho Marx Signed Document. Groucho Marx Signed Photo. 1938 Groucho Marx Signed Document. 1971 Groucho Marx Signed Check. Sponsored Ads.Troy Kenneth Aikman (November 21, 1966-) (QB) was offered a baseball contract out of high school by the New York Mets, but turned down the offer to play football. Originally the starting quarterback for the University of Oklahoma before succumbing to injury and losing his starting position, Aikman finished his playing career at UCLA where he ...PSA AutographFacts, a new and extensive information resource about autographs, is now available as part of PSA CollectibleFacts ( www.PSACollectibleFacts.com ), the unparalleled, free online reference for collectibles and memorabilia.Rickey Henderson. In addition to being widely considered the greatest leadoff hitter of all time, Henderson was one of the real characters of the game. While his signing habits for fans were somewhat inconsistent throughout his career, Henderson did sign a large number of items through various companies during his playing career and beyond. AUTOGRAPH PROFILE. SUBJECT PROFILE. ARTICLES. Walter Payton's signature would occasionally feature his number (34) or his nickname "Sweetness." After his playing career ended in the mid-1990s, Payton started to market his signature to the masses. His company sold items including helmets, footballs, cards, photos and jerseys signed by the former ... AUTOGRAPH PROFILE. SUBJECT PROFILE. ARTICLES. Walter Payton's signature would occasionally feature his number (34) or his nickname "Sweetness." After his playing career ended in the mid-1990s, Payton started to market his signature to the masses. His company sold items including helmets, footballs, cards, photos and jerseys signed by the former ...Kirby Puckett. Kirby Puckett (March 14, 1960 - March 6, 2006) was the third youngest player (behind Sandy Koufax and Lou Gehrig) to be elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame at the age of 41, and in his first year of eligibility. Puckett played his entire career with the Minnesota Twins (1984-1995) and led the team to two American League ... New My Orders on Web + PSA App With PSA, your cards have options. Directly after the grading process, choose Ship back to me to have in hand, Send to PSA Vault for safekeeping and selling, or Sell on Goldin to list in the next Weekly Auction. View My Orders. PSA Autograph Facts℠.SUBJECT PROFILE. ARTICLES. Joe Montana's signature has certainly evolved over time, and, during the late 1980s, Montana settled into his modern signature which is best described as "J Mont." His oversized "J" flows into what resembles an "oe" followed by his last name which is an oversized "M" followed by a loop for the rest of his autograph.This price guide provides pricing for autographs that are ungraded but considered to be in NM-MT condition. Remember, although PSA does its absolute best to reflect the current market for autograph prices, the prices listed should only be used as a guide when buying and selling autographed items. Please refer to the autograph chart and to the ...PSA/DNA is the world's leading third-party authentication service for autographs and memorabilia. PSA/DNA Authentication Services was founded by PSA in 1998 in …Joe Sewell. Joseph Wheeler Sewell (October 9, 1898 - March 6, 1990) was not only difficult to pry form the lineup, holding a record of 1,103 consecutive games started until Lou Gehrig topped it, but he was the hardest man in the history of the game to strikeout. A first-class contact hitter, Sewell struck out a mere 114 times in 7,132 at-bats ... ARTICLES. Robinson’s autograph has remained remarkably consistent throughout his life. With the exception of subtle changes, the core structure of Robinson’s bold and powerful-looking signature has stayed the same, which is very different from other superstars of the era such as Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays. While an active player and ... PSA AutographFacts is filled with photo examples and pricing info on signatures belonging to past and present athletes, entertainers, and historical figures. Goldin Marketplace Now Open! Whether you're looking for a card to complete your set, or going all-in on a hot prospect, there is something for every collector.Carl Yastrzemski. Carl Yastrzemski (August 22, 1939-) won the Triple Crown for hitting in 1967, batting .326 with 44 home runs and 121 RBI. Carl played his entire career with the Boston Red Sox (1961-1983) potentially filling the shoes of retired Red Sox star Ted Williams. Yastrzemski both filled Williams place at the plate hitting 452 home ...The five-time Gold Glove winner played primarily for the Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves (1964-1965, 1967-1983, 1987) as well as short stints with the Yankees, Indians, and Toronto. In 1973, the five-time All-Star no-hit the San Diego Padres. Phil Niekro finished his career with a 318-274 record, 3,342 strikeouts and a 3.35 ERA over 24 seasons.Dan Marino's autograph has varied throughout the years, from revealing every letter to a hastily-signed rookie-era autograph to his modern-era autograph of "D Marino 13." During his rookie year and several years thereafter, Marino was a very untidy signer, rushing through his autograph. As typical with football players, Marino usually added his ...U.S. Presidents. 2001 Barack Obama Signed Letter. 2010 Barack Obama Signature. Barack Obama Signed Baseball. Barack Obama Inscribed Book. Barack Obama Signature. Barack Obama Signed Book. Barack Obama Autographed Book Cover. Barack Obama Signed Photo.Oct 25, 2012 · PSA AutographFacts, a new and extensive information resource about autographs, is now available as part of PSA CollectibleFacts ( www.PSACollectibleFacts.com ), the unparalleled, free online reference for collectibles and memorabilia. Early in his career, Rose had a simplistic-looking autograph, but his autograph slowly evolved into the distinctive signature collectors are accustomed to seeing today. From the 1970s onward, while the sizing of his letters has fluctuated, Rose maintained this often-seen signature style. During the height of the "Big Red Machine," Rose did use ...
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Effective this month, PSA/DNA — which is now transitioning to PSA Autograph — is utilizing slightly redesigned certification stickers for all PSA …PSA is the world's largest trading card, autograph and memorabilia authentication and grading service. Since 1991, PSA has examined and certified over 57 million collectibles with a combined value of over $6 billion. PSA is the only third-party grading company to offer a guarantee on its services. For more information, visit www.PSAcard.com.Bob Cousy. Robert Joseph “Bob” Cousy (August 9, 1928-) was born in New York to French immigrants, not speaking English until the age of 5, was cut twice from his high school basketball team, road the bench at the College of the Holy Cross and became the NBA’s Most Valuable Player. After his early struggles at Holy Cross, Cousy led the ...Ken Griffey, Jr. Unlike many of the sluggers who excelled during his era, Griffey was never linked to PEDs, which cast a shadow over so many stars of the 1990s and 2000s. As a result, a renewed respect has emerged for what Griffey accomplished, which ultimately has increased the desirability of his autograph. John Earl Madden (April 10, 1936-December 28, 2021) gained NFL fame as head coach of the Oakland Raiders and as a color commentator. Madden began his professional gridiron career as a player after being taken by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 21st round of the 1958 NFL Draft. A knee injury in training camp the following year derailed his ...AUTOGRAPH PROFILE. SUBJECT PROFILE. ARTICLES. When one speaks about great football coaches and motivators, Vince Lombardi is at the top of the list. The driving force of the Green Bay Packers from 1959 to 1967, Lombardi and the Packers helped redefine winning. During his nine-year run in Green Bay, the Packers captured five NFL Championships ... 2001 George W. Bush Signed Letter. 2006 George W. Bush Signed Letter. George W. Bush Handwritten Letter. George W. Bush Handwritten Note. George W. Bush Signature. George W. Bush Signed Gateway Cachet. George W. Bush-Andy Card Signed Photo. George W. Bush Signed Baseball. George W. Bush Signed Document.Directly after the grading process, choose Ship back to me to have in hand, Send to PSA Vault for safekeeping and selling, or Sell on Goldin to list in the next Weekly Auction. View My Orders PSA …Even the vast majority of team-signed baseballs that surface contain a real Hornsby autograph versus a clubhouse version. From some of the earliest examples found in the mid-1910s to his passing in 1963, you will notice no major changes to his signatures over time. Just like he was as a hitter, Hornsby was remarkably consistent.George Clyde Kell (August 23, 1922 - March 24, 2009) holds the Major League record for least number of strikeouts in a season from the league’s batting champion when he only struck out 13 times but posting a league best .343 average. The well-traveled George Kell was a corner infielder for the Philadelphia A’s (1943-1946), Detroit Tigers ...Monford Merrill “Monte” Irvin (February 25, 1919 - January 11, 2016) made a relatively seamless transition from the Negro Leagues to the Major Leagues. Irvin was a five-time Negro League All-Star and twice won the Negro League batting title. Moving over to the big leagues, Irvin played eight seasons for the New York Giants (1949-1955) and ...Preacher Roe. Edwin Charles “Preacher” Roe (February 26, 1916 - November 9, 2008) caught the attention of the St. Louis Cardinals in 1937 when he struck out 26 batters in a 13-inning game while pitching for Harding University Bisons. Roe played one game for the Cards, then spent five years in the minors until the Pittsburgh Pirates acquired ...AUTOGRAPH PROFILE. SUBJECT PROFILE. ARTICLES. A truly intimidating presence on the mound, Johnson could deliver an overpowering fastball with a whip-like delivery. Despite his reputation as a fierce competitor, Johnson was considered one of the most courteous and respectful players in the game, and was one of the more accommodating signers of ...Autograph Authentication & Grading Services. PSA is the largest and most trusted autograph authentication service in the world. With over 35 million collectibles certified, …Directly after the grading process, choose Ship back to me to have in hand, Send to PSA Vault for safekeeping and selling, or Sell on Goldin to list in the next Weekly Auction. View My Orders PSA Autograph Facts℠AUTOGRAPH PROFILE. SUBJECT PROFILE. ARTICLES. When one speaks about great football coaches and motivators, Vince Lombardi is at the top of the list. The driving force of the Green Bay Packers from 1959 to 1967, Lombardi and the Packers helped redefine winning. During his nine-year run in Green Bay, the Packers captured five NFL Championships ...Tom Hanks | PSA AutographFacts℠. New My Orders on Web + PSA App With PSA, your cards have options. Directly after the grading process, choose Ship back to me to have in hand, Send to PSA Vault for safekeeping and selling, or Sell on Goldin to list in the next Weekly Auction. View My Orders.Karl Malone. Karl Anthony Malone (July 24, 1963-) is widely regarded as the best power forward in NBA history, making the playoffs in each of his 19 seasons while standing second behind Kareem Abdul Jabbar in career points with 36,298. The Utah Jazz took Karl as the 13th overall pick in the 1985 NBA Draft out of Louisiana Tech University. Gaylord Jackson Perry (September 15, 1938-December 1, 2022) was the first pitcher to win the CY Young Award in both leagues when he won it in Cleveland in 1972 and again in San Diego in 1978. As is the case with most pitchers, Gaylord was less than adept at the plate, so much so manager Al Dark quipped in 1963, “They’ll put a man on the ...Ken Griffey, Jr. (November 21, 1969-) and Ken Griffey, Sr. became the first father/son duo to play in the Major Leagues at the same time, the same lineup at the same time and are the first to hit home runs in the same game when playing for Seattle in September of 1990..