1976 SCD Ted Williams

Started up in 1973 by the Stommen family, SCD - Sports Collectors Digest, claimed to be the "Voice of the Hobby." Its the hobby’s oldest, and largest publication, covering every aspect of modern sports collecting including cards, memorabilia, autographed material and more. Published twice monthly, the issues in 1976 were smaller, measuring 7-1/8 x 10-3/41, as compared to the newer issues which measure 11"x 14."

Ted Williams is featured on the cover of this March 15, 1976 issue of SCD. The contents is loaded with classifieds, and dealer ads. Check out the baseball card prices below! 1952 Topps 340 complete only $100. .....Singles - 1968 Topps Mantle .80 Cents...1954 Mantle Red Heart $3.50, 1955 Topps Clemente $4.50. There are a number of articles in reference to the hobby, including an interesting article on "Autograph Authenticity" by Mike Dieguez. Written before the days of UDA, and PSA/DNA, it raises the question about the lack qualified people in the hobby to not only authenticate autographs, but give advise.

The closing paragraph (below) gives sound advise that collectors should heed even today. The weight of someone's opinion should be taken according to their credentials. If someone tells you "it's a fake" and doesn't offer a reason, then ask. In the end you have to be the judge of the authenticity of a signature.

1976 Sports Collectors Digest Ted Williams Cover

Autograph Authenticity

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