It turns out that I did receive one final TTM success on New Year's Eve. Former feared slugger Albert Belle signed my card in 19 days. I actually sent two cards, but he kept one, which is fine. This is the one I wanted signed anyways.
Belle was obviously one of the best hitters of our generation, and George Steinbrenner loved him. It was no secret he wanted him on multiple occasions.
The card looks great, but the problem is, I don't think it would hold up in an authenticity test.
The "B" in "Belle" looks quite a bit different than Belle's certified autographs. See?
So, while I'd say the vast, vast majority of my TTM success are legit, this is definitely one I'm not too confident in. Who knows, maybe he signs his "free" autographs differently, but I'm not betting on it.
