'Pawn Stars': Authenticating Paul Newman's Autograph (VIDEO)

The late, great Paul Newman was not just an Oscar-winning actor. The philanthropist, humanitarian and family man was also a passionate race car driver who even co-founded his own team, Newman/Haas Racing.

The "Pawn Stars" (Mon., 10 p.m. EST on History) found themselves handling what was possibly a piece of Newman race car history -- a Newman/Haas suit with what the owner said was Paul Newman's signature on the chest.

He wanted $10,000 for the suit, so Rick and The Old Man brought in Drew to authenticate the autograph. Casting an expert eye over it, he agreed that the first name was "very consistent" with known Newman autographs. So far, so good for the owner.

However, the last name rang alarm bells for Drew. "Guys, I gotta tell you something." Drum roll, please... "I just can't authenticate this. The last name especially is just all over the place." In fact, Drew wasn't sure the last name was even "Newman."

So, with only the owner's word -- "And we don't take that" -- to back up his claim that the autograph was Paul Newman's, the "Pawn Stars" sent him and his suit packing.

Catch up with the "Pawn Stars" on Mondays at 10 p.m. EST on History.

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[neuticles]

03:42 PM on 02/04/2012

this is "top news" ?

[automan 57]

03:07 PM on 02/04/2012

What ever happened to their physical training and diets they all still look like fat people that just sit around and eat !!!~~~ The old man says it all { some peoples kids } !!!~~~ The difference between the nations regions comes across loud and clear. The Cajuns have manners and enough skill to be bold enough to judge most Items for them selves without having to call in an expert on every item that comes in the store.

[leoganz]

03:06 PM on 02/04/2012

The show follow a script..if they buy a fake item it's because some writer wrote that into the show.

[tedrowleeves]

02:54 PM on 02/04/2012

Well, you know, it COULD happen. I don't know.

[arakuzi]

02:04 PM on 02/04/2012

Author assumption here......LIE ALERT!!!!..I watched this episode...the "expert" did not say it was FAKE, but simply that he could not authenticate, Paul Newman's signature is simply everywhere and anyone can do it.......

[janka51]

01:54 PM on 02/04/2012

They never said if it was fake or not , you going to print a story get it right .

[mazakrash]

01:16 PM on 02/04/2012

why is aol promoting those crooks?

[ejljr]

02:14 PM on 02/04/2012

Because they promote AOL!

[dmoongo]

12:53 PM on 02/04/2012

Hey! I want to pull out my giant magnifying glass and take a look because I know the signature of every person, living or dead, without any comparison samples.

[Stavo]

12:08 PM on 02/04/2012

Ahhh.....the pawnshop should have just gone ahead and bought it.....they have ripped off enough people in dire straights in Las Vegas.....to last 50 life times. What is with these stupid so-called reality shows? Reading is becoming better entertainment, than watching those illiterate phcks make a living off've the the gullible public.

[Lisa29]

12:38 PM on 02/04/2012

I saw that episode and they never said it was fake. They said it could not be authenticated. Big difference. I totally agree with you. I think pawn shops are thieves. I know people don't have to go to them but when you're desperate sometimes we'll do anything to feed the family. There are some that aren't as bad as others. Rick on the Pawn Stars seems to be more fair minded than his hateful old dad.

[dkellhofer]

11:57 AM on 02/04/2012

Newsflash everyone, I almost hit the snooze button this morning! Wish I did now, what a non-news item the pawn stars bit was. Am kicking myself now for being a putz. Will never read another news bit again that starts with Almost.

[jtboner4life]

11:56 AM on 02/04/2012

I think automan 57 is right. I was thinking it looked like an unfinished autograph.

[rkittysmama]

11:52 AM on 02/04/2012

Staged show! Watched at first......then realized!

[andrwsroe]

11:50 AM on 02/04/2012

GOOD GOING HUFF POST. THAT WAS LAST WEEKS EPISODE!!! ON THE BALL GUYS!!

[automan 57]

11:16 AM on 02/04/2012

The suit was not worn by Paul Newman ; was a crew members suit that Paul thought was his and started to sign for a press release photo op. The suit was from a road racing event in which Jaguar racing team kicked Pauls Newmans behind, infact he spun out and belittled his team for his lack luster show. Newman was driving a Nissan with a 350 chevy engine nose heavy and tail end light !!!~~~ Newmans next to last professional race !!!~~~ I know because the rivals cheif mechanic was a freind of mine out of Ohio. I inherited my freinds photo albumn who I was fortunate enought to work with for over three years, unfortunately the Albumn was stolen from my home. Not the only thing of importance stolen, I am watching this and the shows like it hopes of seeing what happened to my boxing gloves signed to me by Mohamid Ali. Who lived ten miles from me in VA. before his health and mind went.

[mtknibbesr]

03:26 PM on 02/04/2012

WHAT ROT!

[Canefighter]

10:55 AM on 02/04/2012

You have to love Chumley and some of what he says.

[Edwin Moore]

11:44 AM on 02/04/2012

I would love to have Chumlee's Job. He plays on line Texas Holdem Poker alot. He's a really cool guy.

[northernpike]

12:36 PM on 02/04/2012

Forget the family a**holes.