Rick Barry

NBA Hall of Fame Small Forward · Basketball - NBA

Golden State Warriors

Modern Era - Circa 1990s-2010s

Basketball

Condition is Fair-Good; the signature shows significant fading and rubbing against the pebble texture

Common; Rick Barry is a prolific signer at trade shows and through mail

Overall Assessment

A genuine but worn autograph from a basketball legend, ideal for a Warriors fan or budget-conscious collector

Likely authentic based on signature flow and letter formation; confidence 85%

Cursive, fluid style featuring a tall 'R' and distinct 'B' with trailing legibility at the end

Strong verticality in the first initials, consistent baseline, and quick-release stroke on the last name

Black felt-tip marker (Sharpie) on a synthetic rubber/leather basketball

Full-size Spalding basketball with gold/black lettering; likely a replica or lower-tier indoor/outdoor ball

$40.00 - $80.00 USD

Matches high-volume signing session exemplars from late career appearances

Look for the sharp, vertical loop of the 'R' and the specific swoop of the 'y' at the end of Barry

JSA (James Spence Authentication) or Beckett Authentication Services (BAS)

The signature shows fading due to poor storage or handling, which can mask some pressure points

No documentation visible; seek original owner's account of the signing location to verify

Barry is a top-50 historical player known for his 1975 Championship and underhand free-throw technique

Stable; as a Hall of Famer, his floor is solid but prices are suppressed by high supply

Low; primarily a personal collection piece rather than a wealth-generating asset

Bill Walton, Jerry West, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Keep in a UV-protected acrylic case; avoid high humidity to prevent ink migration into the ball

Rick Barry is the only player to lead the NCAA, NBA, and ABA in scoring in a single season

Identified on 6/21/2026