Card Identification Forum

Got this card in response to a TTM autograph request back in 2005 or so. I forgot all about it, and didn't really think much about it until I came across it again recently. I can't find it listed in any Bonds card data base or on eBay or COMC.

When I first got it in 2005 or so, I did see others with generic or vague title listings on eBay. I suspected the card's autograph was auto penned until I noticed all the others listed on eBay I had seen, had slight signature variations and located in different places on the card. At worst it is ghost signed, but comparing to other "Certified " auto cards, (He has a few sig variations on Certified cards)  the sig seems legit. When I got the card, it also came with the letter in the second picture. The letter has a surface written signature, it is not part of letter or a facsimile (possible ghost sig since I have not seen another letter to compare it to).

The card is actually slightly taller than a standard size card which you can tell from it sticking out from the standard size top loader. The back is completely blank, there are no markings, fine print or trademarks logo's. Clearly on the front is the Giants logo, and there is no air brushing of the team logo' on the uniform either. I suspected it could have been a team issued card or if nothing else Bonds got permission to use the team logo's if it was a Bonds "Fan Club" card.

Any help in Identifying it would be greatly appreciated.

Waxpax, first welcome to the site.  I see you're a newer member.  As for an answer to your question, I can't tell you anything about the card, however, I found this https://www.barrybonds.com/products/barry-bonds-official-game-baseball-signed

and some other signed items which don't look like the signature on your card or letter.  That doesn't mean it isn't authentic, but it does make your questions about the signature seem legit.  You could always send him a quick question with a picture and ask him on his website, he might answer you.  Wish I could help you more and again welcome to the site.

The design looks similar to the cards the Giants produce for handing out at autograph events, like the yearly fan fest at the ballpark.