Some players seem to have autos that are consistent year after year and no matter when you got their auto, it looks like their signature and it is just as dependable as time. Gordie Howe is a classic example of an autograph that is as dependable as time. Hossa is very much like my man Patrik Elias and it really depends what season you are talking about when it comes to what you might see when they sign. Here is a look at Marian Hossa's auto over time.
99-00 SP Authentic Sign of the Times Marian Hossa
I don't own this card, I just scammed a photo from online. This signature almost looks like it is his name.
05-06 BAP Dual Auto Hossa/Redden
Are there any players out there that you know have had a serious evolution in signatures? Was it for the better or worse? I think in Hossa's case it was for the better even if it isn't legible anymore.
That's not a Hossa auto card, that's a Wade Redden auto card.
ReplyDeleteHahaha...do Pitt fans like or hate Hossa based on his time there?
Delete1. I have a card like yours except it has Hossa and Hasek which make a sweet dual auto.
ReplyDelete2. But for Autograph evolution would be Steve Mason and Definelty check out some Early Luongo Auto's. He went from his actual full name to the scribble he has now.
That would be a pretty sweet card. You gave some good examples, I would say Luongos has gone to heck a fair bit. Interesting to see if Mason's continues to slide or not as wel.
DeleteIn terms of cards, I couldn't think of any good examples off the top of my head. However, Joe Thornton's IP autographs evolve on a monthly basis, depending on his mood. Early last season, I caught him coming off of the ice and he just scribbled on my puck. I actually wiped off the 'graph and had Marleau sign it later. But a few months later, I went back and caught him when nobody else was around. He was very friendly and gave me a very legible signature.
ReplyDeleteCan't agree more on that one. I have an junior auto of Joe but I would like to get a pro one some day....maybe mid career.
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