Great signature …. Still signing

[Snapolit1]

So many modern signatures are piss poor and frankly embarrassing. And not ridiculing guys who didn’t have the opportunity for a good education. Frankly, I think many guys today are illiterate.

Let’s celebrate modern players who are still signing and who have a cool signature, done with care. Here’s one I do not have but always appreciate when I see it ….. Johnny Bench.

[CW]

[Bpm0014]

It’s crazy how consistent Bench’s signature is. This has to be from like the early 90’s…

[sbfinley]

Ken Griffey Jr is the most iconic and clean modern signer, but IMO Michael Cuddyer is the modern day GOAT for classy signature.

[Chicosbailbonds]

I don't have any, but Mariano Rivera's signature is very nice.

[sreader3]

Killebrew shamed Cuddyer into making sure his autograph is immaculate. But good for Cuddy for listening and caring.

https://www.mlb.com/news/signature-m...ess/c-56073436

[frankbmd]

This is an early Killebrew when he was 20 during spring training. He was so pleased that I asked for his auto. I think he would have signed a dozen times if asked. His current HR total at that time was 9.

[sreader3]

Wow Frank great auto & story. Hope all is well.

[WillowGrove]

Originally Posted by sreader3

Wow Frank great auto & story. Hope all is well.

+1 Frank!

[whitehse]

Originally Posted by Bpm0014

It’s crazy how consistent Bench’s signature is. This has to be from like the early 90’s…

Bench is very consistent with his auto. I received this auto from him at Wrigley field in 1971 or '72. It was the only autograph he gave that day and I was the lucky recipient.

bench.jpg

[Bpm0014]

Unreal.

[Exhibitman]

The King, Richard Petty. In his late 80s, still signing for free TTM and beautifully:




The good doctor has gotten more stylized but still nice and legible:



The Juice always had a nice signature...when he wasn't murdering people.

[mantleman]

Andre Dawson

[Brent G.]

Here's the opposite. The one on the left is a card I own from early in Clemens' career -- you'd know who it was without the photo. On the right is the scribble he's now giving people for $200 a pop. Sad.

[Scott Garner]

Great thread!
Certainly Nolan Ryan would have to be added to this list!
Cheers to all players that value giving the fans a readable, quality signature.

[Brent G.]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

Great thread!
Certainly Nolan Ryan would have to be added to this list!
Cheers to all players that value giving the fans a readable, quality signature.

And for a $75 donation for ANY card sent to him -- it's a great deal!

[brad15]

Dave Parker has a beautiful signature. I have a photo of it on a baseball he signed for me in 1987 when he was with the Reds. I caught a foul ball during batting practice before a game against the Cardinals and I wanted Pete Rose to sign it, so I saw Dave Parker there in front of their bench and asked him if he could "get me an autograph"? and he looked at me with a seriously stern face and said "who's"? So of course, I said yours! He smiled and said "sure" and signed my ball. I know he knew I wanted Pete's autograph. I treasure this ball for the moment I had with him and got to see his personality. I'm having trouble uploading it here for some reason.

[Lucas00]

Must watch.

https://youtube.com/shorts/nHBrKiIx0KU