Earth, Wind, Fire and Hossa

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

Here is a Hossa auto I own. I picked up this at the LCS, it was another case of a lonely looking card that I felt needed a good home. I already have a Redden auto, but Hossa was one I certainly was missing and even though his auto looks nothing like his name, I really like how it looks (sort of reminds me of an elemental symbol).

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.

05-06 BAP Geoff Sanderson Auto

A while back, I found a huge listing of less attractive autos to some people, but very attractive to me. So I bid on nearly 30 different items and in the end I landed about 12 and the final cost was about 18 bucks with shipping. The most expensive card was about 5 bucks and the cheapest was a penny. Geoff was one of the ones I really wanted and it set me back nearly 2 dollars!

I remember from the early 90's he was a stud. He has back to back 40 goal seasons before he hit a bit of a slump. However, he would be up and down a few more times in his career before finishing with 355 career goals and 700 points. Personally I loved him and the price was more than right so I am glad to finally have a Geoff Sanderson auto in my collection!

05-06 BAP Geoff Sanderson Auto

Not the best auto in the world as you can see. It is a sticker which he went beyond the borders a little bit, but again the price was right and I do like that he numbered it too. He will always be a Whaler to me....