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Unsolved Mystery...
Over the past few years, Topps has been inserting Sandy Koufaxautographs into some of their products. And thanks to this new crop of signatures, prices for a Koufax is starting to enter into the realm of affordability for collectors on a budget.
Last month, I won an auction for this 1998 Donruss "Significant Signatures" card of Mr. Koufax for just under $115.
However... it didn't come without concerns. This particular copy isn't serial numbered like his other Significant Signatures cards. If there's anyone out there that specializes in this set, I'd be interested in hearing your feedback.
Could these be extras he signed for Donruss to be used as replacements?
Anyways... I know that he put his signature on at least two different versions of this card. One of them features him in his Brooklyn uniform and has a regular non-refractive look, while the other has him pictured in his Los Angeles uniform and is numbered R3.
As soon as I have the opportunity, I'm going to compare it to my Nolan Ryan and Ozzie Smith"refractor" signatures from the same set.
But it could be awhile before I make it down to my parents house. Until then I'm hoping a few you guys out there have a little background history on one of my favorite cards in the collection.
Happy Monday and sayonara!
However... it didn't come without concerns. This particular copy isn't serial numbered like his other Significant Signatures cards. If there's anyone out there that specializes in this set, I'd be interested in hearing your feedback.
Could these be extras he signed for Donruss to be used as replacements?
Anyways... I know that he put his signature on at least two different versions of this card. One of them features him in his Brooklyn uniform and has a regular non-refractive look, while the other has him pictured in his Los Angeles uniform and is numbered R3.
As soon as I have the opportunity, I'm going to compare it to my Nolan Ryan and Ozzie Smith"refractor" signatures from the same set.
But it could be awhile before I make it down to my parents house. Until then I'm hoping a few you guys out there have a little background history on one of my favorite cards in the collection.
Happy Monday and sayonara!
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