Name someone who played for your team but doesn't have an auto

[tkraft24]

Dave Winfield never got one pictured with the Cleveland Indians (licensed issue) and that definitely won't happen now.

Orel Hershiser is another 90's Indians guy I wish had more than a single Donruss Recollection Collection 1/1 (which I don't have) pictured with Cleveland.

But hey, that's one reason I collect signed cards (IP autos) as well.

[mfw13]

Reggie Jackson in an Orioles uniform.....hopefully Topps does one as part of either this year's or next year's Heritage set.

[Dukefett]

Padres fan and appears that Jurickson Profar didn't sign any autos in Padres uniform and hardly any at all from what I've checked

[7nohitter]

Bruce Hurst, Red Sox

[MtnAg08]

Originally Posted by Fulmer4MVP

I've never understood it, Verlander is such a miserable human. I have met a ton of pro sports players through the years in my line of work, and he is probably the worst, even no tippin Pippen is more pleasant.

I almost got an IP from Verlander when the Astros were in town to play the Rockies in 2018 or 2019 (can't remember which year). He started signing down the line and I couldn't believe it; unfortunately he jumped the section I was waiting in. I actually did get Pippen to sign for me when he was on the Blazers and they were playing the Rockets. I was the only one who showed up at bus time and got him, Rasheed Wallace and everybody else. Nobody believed me when I told them they had all signed.

[StellaBlue71]

Mets Curtis Granderson, Orel Hershieser, Randy Myers

[Triple B]

Originally Posted by RetailChamp

For a while, I was trying to scoop autos of everyone from the 92 and 93 world series teams. Freaking Candy Maldonado has one, but some guys like Stewart and Borders took forever.

Winfield only has a couple, and they are insane SSSSSP. I've never actually seen one, but TCBD says they are out there.

Here are my Winfield, Borders and Stewart autos...all Archives Signature. Winfield is a 1/1.



Rickey Henderson also only has like three autos with the Jays...

[cjraleigh]

OP, Ray is featured in 2023 Archives as a Jay.

I only knew this because I had thought of starting a southpaw CYA winner autograph run.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/12694157442...mis&media=COPY

[RetailChamp]

Originally Posted by Triple B

Here are my Winfield, Borders and Stewart autos...all Archives Signature. Winfield is a 1/1.

Rickey Henderson also only has like three autos with the Jays...

Beauties! That Rickey is sweet, still need one of him. I have two Definitive Alomars, love that set.

[RetailChamp]

Originally Posted by cjraleigh

OP, Ray is featured in 2023 Archives as a Jay.

I only knew this because I had thought of starting a southpaw CYA winner autograph run.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/12694157442...mis&media=COPY

Wow, never saw that! Only two copies have sold lately ... I'll keep my eyes peeled. Thanks for the tip!

[NYJNYYFan]

I’ve never seen a Stanton Yankee auto. A few years ago someone speculated he had an exclusive contract with Fanatics and once they bought Topps he’d be able to sign again, but still nothing has popped.

[Skipscards]

Originally Posted by mfw13

Reggie Jackson in an Orioles uniform.....hopefully Topps does one as part of either this year's or next year's Heritage set.

Though not very many, Reggie has signed a few Orioles cards. His first was 500 autos in the 1984 Galasso set. Very hard to find though.

He also signed Orioles cards in 2001 UD Legends. I think there are only 25. Here's an example:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/16738967143...Bk9SR4DTg8jBZQ

I also think Topps had him sign an Orioles Super 1/1 a few years ago, but I don't remember exactly when or what product.

[Skipscards]

Originally Posted by 7nohitter

Bruce Hurst, Red Sox

Hurst really hasn't signed many cards but he did sign for Upper Deck in 2004. One just sold last month for $30. Pretty cheap considering how few of his certified autos exist.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/23581986994...Bk9SR77tr8jBZQ

[bavariancream]

Vlad Guerrero Sr. in an Orioles uniform (2011).


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[7nohitter]

Originally Posted by Skipscards

Hurst really hasn't signed many cards but he did sign for Upper Deck in 2004. One just sold last month for $30. Pretty cheap considering how few of his certified autos exist.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/23581986994...Bk9SR77tr8jBZQ

Very cool, thank you for the info!
Side note...when he left the Red Sox and went to San Diego he actually befriended my aunt and uncle....who got me a signed ball!

[sandyfrank]

I haven't looked lately but Corey Bradford did not have any autos for the Rangers and I was looking for one at the time, good pitcher but too obscure for Topps to get him?

[RetailChamp]

Originally Posted by Skipscards

Though not very many, Reggie has signed a few Orioles cards. His first was 500 autos in the 1984 Galasso set. Very hard to find though.

He also signed Orioles cards in 2001 UD Legends. I think there are only 25. Here's an example:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/16738967143...Bk9SR4DTg8jBZQ

I also think Topps had him sign an Orioles Super 1/1 a few years ago, but I don't remember exactly when or what product.

Originally Posted by Skipscards

Hurst really hasn't signed many cards but he did sign for Upper Deck in 2004. One just sold last month for $30. Pretty cheap considering how few of his certified autos exist.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/23581986994...Bk9SR77tr8jBZQ

This is fantastic sleuthing! Thanks for the effort!

[Skipscards]

Originally Posted by sandyfrank

I haven't looked lately but Corey Bradford did not have any autos for the Rangers and I was looking for one at the time, good pitcher but too obscure for Topps to get him?

There has never been a Corey Bradford in professional baseball. There is a Cody Bradford who played for Texas last year. As near as I can tell, he has had just one auto. It is a 1/1 debut patch auto that was in 2023 Topps Chrome Update. If that’s who you mean, good luck!

[Skipscards]

Originally Posted by 7nohitter

Very cool, thank you for the info!
Side note...when he left the Red Sox and went to San Diego he actually befriended my aunt and uncle....who got me a signed ball!

You’re welcome.

Originally Posted by RetailChamp

This is fantastic sleuthing! Thanks for the effort!

You’re welcome. I’m here to help.

[cfern023]

Originally Posted by Skipscards

They are definitely hard to find, but Piazza has a couple of Marlins autos. Some are unlicensed of course, but his 2004 Absolute Auto is in his Marlins uniform and one sold recently on eBay:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/13556633763...Bk9SR8L2kpO7ZQ

2024 Topps T206 shows him as having a Marlins auto on the checklist, but I've never seen one. Good luck!

The T206 set is a weird one, I am chasing that "rainbow" and the American Beauty and Auto's haven't popped up, neither has the 1/1 but thats understandable.

Topps sterling had a Bat Knob Piazza on card Marlins auto this year, sweet card. First topps auto i've seen outside of the Bunt App.

You're right though, most Piazza Marlins autos are from 2004 Leaf and Absolute products. Panini and Leaf have milked that cow since 2012 however with some strategic photos and releases. PiazzaMarlins31 on IG has alot posted.

[Jazz Chisholm]

Devon White, Charlie Hough, Kevin Brown, Mike Piazza and Terry Pendleton in Marlins uni on-card

[DioBrando]

They will probably never exist because of how few games played but a Chris Sabo(5 games in 95) or Doug DeCines( 4 games in 87) in Cardinals uniforms autos

[mfw13]

You could do a really fun set with stars/HOFers who spent 1-2 seasons with a given team....obviously the deceased players can't sign....

Cy Young (Braves)
Christy Mathewson (Reds)
Ty Cobb (A's - two seasons)
Babe Ruth (Braves)
Rogers Hornsby (Giants, Braves)
Jimmy Foxx (Cubs)
Warren Spahn (Giants, Mets)
Duke Snider (Giants, Mets)
Willie Mays (Mets)
Hank Aaron (Brewers)
Frank Robinson (Dodgers, Angels)
Willie McCovey (A's)
Juan Marichal (Red Sox, Dodgers)
Pete Rose (Expos)
Reggie Jackson (Orioles)
Satchel Paige (A's)
Tom Seaver (Red Sox)
Steve Carlton (Giants, White Sox, Indians, Twins)
Gary Carter (Giants, Dodgers)
Dave Winfield (Blue Jays, Angels, Indians, Twins)
Eddie Murray (Angels)
Greg Maddux (Dodgers, Padres)
Pedro Martinez (Phillies)
Randy Johnson (Astros, Giants)
Mike Piazza (Marlins, Padres, A's)
Frank Thomas (A's, Blue Jays)
Andre Dawson (Red Sox, Marlins)
Ryne Sandberg (Phillies)
Wade Boggs (Rays)
Rickey Henderson (Blue Jays, Padres, Angels, Mets, Mariners, Red Sox, Dodgers)
Ken Griffey Jr. (White Sox)
Max Scherzer (Dodgers, Blue Jays)
Justin Verlander (Mets, Giants)
Albert Pujols (Dodgers)
Manny Machado (Dodgers)
Juan Soto (Padres, Yankees)

Would make for a pretty cool insert set if you can find photos for the old-timers....

[sandyfrank]

Originally Posted by Skipscards

There has never been a Corey Bradford in professional baseball. There is a Cody Bradford who played for Texas last year. As near as I can tell, he has had just one auto. It is a 1/1 debut patch auto that was in 2023 Topps Chrome Update. If that’s who you mean, good luck!

Thank you Skipscards, yes I meant CODY Bradford , wow on your only auto being something like a 1/1!

[base set]

also randomly amusing is autographed cards of players "wearing" a uniform they never played for, and I don't mean Bowman/prospects - on Topps cards. Tigers have maybe 4 of these. 1 auto/box...



one of those TCU debut patch autos for a player who scored 1 run in MLB and played 1 inning in the field, but zero career At Bats .... went for $1,300 or so. Player probably bought it himself. Jose Rodriguez, White Sox